We landed in Springfield at 1:30 (only 37 hours after we left our hotel room at 6 pm) and Dale and Jack greeted Siri with a welcome home sign. I swear those boys have gotten so much bigger in the two weeks we were gone!
Siri did great. At the house she ran around and played with the boys. She likes her room but she loves the boys' room. Anything that moves or makes sounds she loves. She played spaceship and monster truck with Jack. Dale tried to get her to sit on his lap and read a book, but she wasn't ready to sit still.
Around five the lack of sleep hit me like a ton of bricks. I felt like I had been drugged. I just couldn't stay awake. So we all piled into our bed to watch Bolt. Everyone was out but Dale. He woke me up after the movie wanting to play. Somehow I talked him into one more movie. Next thing I know it is one in the morning and we have all taken a really long nap. We got up and had dinner then played for the next several hours. Finally at three the kids were worn out, so we put them to bed and started unpacking.
It's now 4:30 and we are catching up on American Idol reruns. This keypad may take awhile to catch. Up on. And I can't believe it, but Siri is sleeping in her own bed!
I am so happy your home and a family together now. It is great how well Siri has just taken with the boys. We can not wait to meet her!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome!!! Your little girl is finally home. I'm glad the flight went so well.. but man that's a long trip home. Can't believe we'll be making that trip soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to hear how well Siri seems to be doing. I love seeing her in her own bed in her own room that you had all ready and prepared for her- so sweet! I can hardly wait for it to be our turn!
ReplyDeleteDanyel, I am so happy for you. She is truly a beautiful gift from God. I loved the videos so much that I teared up. I cannot wait to meet her.
ReplyDeleteFinally, woot! Glad it all turned out well for you guys. Kinda tough following this blog 60 feet up in the air ;)...Z
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