Two Mama’s
Last night went really well for us! It started with Rylan falling asleep around 6:30pm as he had no nap. Around 8:30pm he woke and started crying. I felt SO sorry for him. It was a deep cry, soft, and just sad. I tried to keep the lights out so he could go back to sleep easier. He kept crying mama, mama…. and pointing towards the door or window. Somewhere out there in Guatemala was the mama he wanted - Corelli, his foster mom.
This is the hard part. Transitioning. He does call me Mama though! He is starting to call John dada. After spending about 1/2hr to 45 min trying to calm him I remembered what I did the first trip. I layed in in bed with a bottle and turned on cartoons. John and I were on each side of him and it wasn’t but 10min and he was out - ALL night! He woke up this morning smiling and happy! John just walked him the stroller and he is napping now. So we are working on routine! Today it has been mami all day - and it’s me he’s looking for. He has stayed at John’s side a lot too! He loves him!!! They already share a good bond!
We had poop too finally! In fact two poops! He is constipated a bit, but slowly it’s coming out, thank goodness! This kid just eats and eats! I can see our grocery bill with two growing boys is going up!
At 3pm we are meeting a driver in the lobby to take us to get Rylan’s Visa/Passport pics done, as we need these for the Embassy Appt Monday. These are for the US Visa (as he has his Guatemalan already). After the pics we may stop at the store for supplies. The lobby shop gets spendy!
We haven’t seen Corelli since she left yesterday. She was supposed to come back today at 10am with a package but we’ve not seen her. Not sure if we will see her again?
We have a tour booked to Anigua. It was supposed to be Sun but when I called Victor to take us for the pictures, it sounds like we are going tomorrow. I’m excited about that!
I’m considering the zoo too! We’ll see though. I’d like to enjoy the pool also. We didn’t get there yesterday after Rylan came and so far today we’ve been keeping busy.
An update on our traveling companions! Sean, Sonja, and Kayla are doing great! It couldn’t be better in fact! They had the same experience with Kayla last night. She cried for mama and pointed to the window. It didn’t last long and she was out and slept all night too. It has been quiet next door for the past 2hrs so I think they’re getting in a nap! Speaking of which, John just passed out next to me and is starting to snore! Daddy’s not used to 19 month olds anymore!
Really, everything is great! The weather is gorgeous! The kids are perfect! Now, if only I had my Cameron with me, life would be perfect! Just a little while longer and we’ll be together state side - which is even better! We just need to get Rylan’s buddy Kayla through the gates of PGN and on her way home!
I’ll get some pics posted soon. So far the child hasn’t sat long enough to get anything descent! OH, one last mention… we bought Rylan’s lap ticket home today! YEAH! We can’t get our boarding passes until after he gets his Visa Tuesday, but he has been ticketed! Let me say, kids under 2 can ride free on a lap…. I’m not sure what they call free when it cost us $237.00! They say you have to pay the tax on the going rate of the full price tickets. Well, as you all know tickets are going for around $1000 this time of year. Chalk that up to another unexpected expense! Again, I shouldn’t complain. We are lucky to be going home.
This is the hard part. Transitioning. He does call me Mama though! He is starting to call John dada. After spending about 1/2hr to 45 min trying to calm him I remembered what I did the first trip. I layed in in bed with a bottle and turned on cartoons. John and I were on each side of him and it wasn’t but 10min and he was out - ALL night! He woke up this morning smiling and happy! John just walked him the stroller and he is napping now. So we are working on routine! Today it has been mami all day - and it’s me he’s looking for. He has stayed at John’s side a lot too! He loves him!!! They already share a good bond!
We had poop too finally! In fact two poops! He is constipated a bit, but slowly it’s coming out, thank goodness! This kid just eats and eats! I can see our grocery bill with two growing boys is going up!
At 3pm we are meeting a driver in the lobby to take us to get Rylan’s Visa/Passport pics done, as we need these for the Embassy Appt Monday. These are for the US Visa (as he has his Guatemalan already). After the pics we may stop at the store for supplies. The lobby shop gets spendy!
We haven’t seen Corelli since she left yesterday. She was supposed to come back today at 10am with a package but we’ve not seen her. Not sure if we will see her again?
We have a tour booked to Anigua. It was supposed to be Sun but when I called Victor to take us for the pictures, it sounds like we are going tomorrow. I’m excited about that!
I’m considering the zoo too! We’ll see though. I’d like to enjoy the pool also. We didn’t get there yesterday after Rylan came and so far today we’ve been keeping busy.
An update on our traveling companions! Sean, Sonja, and Kayla are doing great! It couldn’t be better in fact! They had the same experience with Kayla last night. She cried for mama and pointed to the window. It didn’t last long and she was out and slept all night too. It has been quiet next door for the past 2hrs so I think they’re getting in a nap! Speaking of which, John just passed out next to me and is starting to snore! Daddy’s not used to 19 month olds anymore!
Really, everything is great! The weather is gorgeous! The kids are perfect! Now, if only I had my Cameron with me, life would be perfect! Just a little while longer and we’ll be together state side - which is even better! We just need to get Rylan’s buddy Kayla through the gates of PGN and on her way home!
I’ll get some pics posted soon. So far the child hasn’t sat long enough to get anything descent! OH, one last mention… we bought Rylan’s lap ticket home today! YEAH! We can’t get our boarding passes until after he gets his Visa Tuesday, but he has been ticketed! Let me say, kids under 2 can ride free on a lap…. I’m not sure what they call free when it cost us $237.00! They say you have to pay the tax on the going rate of the full price tickets. Well, as you all know tickets are going for around $1000 this time of year. Chalk that up to another unexpected expense! Again, I shouldn’t complain. We are lucky to be going home.
Posted by in 19:53:16
Karla, I am glad that Rylan is bonding with John quickly, He seemed to bond so quickly with you on your first visit, he knew that you were Mama then too. I can attest that your grocery bill will go up as a mother of 3 sons, I know that you cannot fill up growing boys. I cannot wait to see pictures of Rylan and Kayla and hear more of what is happening in Guatemala. Thanks for sharing, I wish that I were with you all. Some day my turn will come.
Anna
Yippee!! We are so glad things are going well and you are getting time too to see where the country. We can’t wait until you are home! The kids are going to have so much fun together. Lane is looking forward to Cameron coming to our house tomorrow! I was reading the blog and he started asking questions about adoption and stuff. I think he is still confused after me trying to explain so I told him he will have to ask Auntie Karla, she will do a better job!!! Well have a wonderful time exploring and give Rylan a big hug and kiss from all of us. We can’t wait to meet him! Take Care! Love the Wieczorek’s!!!