He is ours!

3:00 - ish pm Korea time:

Sweet Won-U is ours forever.

At 1:30 we went to the social welfare office so we could have a quick tour of the baby reception area. When we went in, our foster mom was waiting there for Won-U to have his last physical. She seemed happy to see us and of course we were happy to see her. We left her on the first floor and went upstairs. When we came back in from our tour of the SWS baby reception area Won-U's foster dad was there with his granddaughter. Won-U and his Umma was already upstairs waiting for us.

We had about 30 minutes to visit and fill out paperwork. Baby Won-U was charming and also scared. He knew something was up. They asked me to take him because they wanted all 3 of us to go meet the Director/President of the SWS. We took pictures with the President and then he gave us a gift. We then went back to the foster parents and said our last good byes. At that point Won-U looked like a deer in the head lights. He could tell something was up. We then parted ways and took him back to our hotel. It has been pretty hard on him and he cried for a several hours. We know that is a good sign. Since he attached to his foster mom and loved her that much then we know he can do the same with us.

LATER (11 p.m. Korea time)

He sleeps! Oh, the poor little guy. We brought him to the room and he sobbed and sobbed and sobbed. The only thing I could do was hold him and love on him. After about 30 minutes, I put him on my back in the carrier (Thanks Terri) and he eventually fell asleep. (The foster mom said that is how she got him to sleep for naps - so I thought it would be a good idea.) He slept about 20 minutes. He woke up and cried. I know he misses his family. He finally began to play with some toys and even began to play with us and giggled awhile. Our friend Tamm came over with another friend. They have both adopted Korean children and they have both lived in Korea for a long time. They were great. They know enough Korean that they taught us some things to say to Won-U so we can try and soothe him. He also ate some yogurt and some of the Gerber fruit puffs. He liked them.

When they left, Won-U began to cry again. Poor fellow. I finally got up and again paced with him. He took a few ounces of bottle and fell asleep - FINALLY. For awhile I cried with him because I knew he hurt so bad. He was scared and missing his Ohmah.

Tamm and her friend took John out for dinner and John brought food back for me. Both my boys are asleep now. We pack tomorrow and head out. We arrive on Tuesday night "home" time - 11:00. Check flight info already posted.

We will try and post again tomorrow before we leave.

Lacie - only one more day after today. Baby Paul is excited to see you. You have been such a good girl! WE are so so proud of you! Have fun at gymnastics tonight! We love you so much.


Here are photos of our day:

Last bottle with foster mom:


Having a hard time - trying back carry:


He finally fell asleep:


Snacking:


Finally asleep:


Pray it all goes well when he wakes up in the a.m.

Love to all - and we can't wait to see everyone!

Vonda