Meeting Silas

We started out our morning with a paperwork party at the guest house and then ate at a really neat restaurant. There was much pressure to order something fast, so we could get on the road! At the transitional home, they brought out our kiddos one at a time in alpha order…so we were last! We teared up watching all of the other families so we knew we were going to have a difficult time keeping it together! When they finally brought out Silas, he was very timid and wouldn’t look at us, but he came to us okay. We bribed him with a toy car and some fruit snacks. Tony began blowing bubbles, and he cracked this half grin…he was trying so hard not to smile at us. He finally couldn’t stand it anymore, and we were able to see those big brown eyes twinkle. Seeing him smile at us was priceless. And we did find out that our boy is extremely ticklish! We were only able to spend about two hours with him, but it was great to see him open up a bit. He initiated sitting on our laps a couple times, but he wasn’t much of a cuddle bug, but rather enjoyed playing ball with his daddy.

Tonight’s dinner was at an authentic Ethiopian restaurant. It was such a neat experience. We had some unidentified food-some good, some not-and experienced some native entertainment. It was great to see more of their culture. We need to share this with our son. I have to admit that I was a bit disheartened at the airport yesterday. We just had some negative experiences with the people, but today has been great. They are so hospitable and gracious. They are very serving, and oh are they beautiful! It is just amazing to see the sever poverty and the wealth on the same street. There is a luxury spa on the corner and so is the local farmer with his donkeys! The sights are unbelievable. And the driving is frightening! Wow-it is every man for himself! There are no traffic signs and very few lanes. We are shopping in the morning, and then heading back to the transitional home after lunch to pick up our babies!!!!