We are home !!

Frisbee- with cousin Evan

Our last day we got up at 5:45 am. Grabbed a quick breakfast and hopped on a bus to the airport. On the way to the airport Eli threw up everywhere. I had a feeling he was not well. He was crying in his sleep the night before. We boarded the plane and I immediately began looking for an Asian stewardess. Fortunately I was able to find a wonderful stewardess that was assigned to our area. She stopped by and spoke to Eli. She explained the flight and asked him what he was doing. Eli told her that he was with his Mama and sister and that he was going to America. He told her to tell me that he wants a goldfish. (He has told everyone that has helped us with translation that he wants one.)

The flight was long (15 hours). No two ways about it. He slept 2 hours, I slept 1 hour and Madeline did not sleep at all. Unfortunately we had to take 1 more connecting flight for another 2 hours. Eli was very upset when I told him we had to fly again. The only good thing was that he slept the entire flight. He did not have any problems eating after the morning episode. I was so thankful.

I was never so happy to see Dave and the other kids !! I came home to an immaculate house, flowers and the prettiest welcome home sign.

We quickly handed out souvenirs and went to bed. Eli slept until 9 am this morning in his bed. (Not on the floor like he did in China.) Today we are just chilling out. He is going through every toy in the house.

It feels sooo good to be home.