Maddox did very well, overall. We had our first true tantrum on our first flight and Stephanie and I were thoroughly embarrassed! The long flight was better and we actually slipped him some Benadryl to ensure a nice deep sleep, which worked beautifully.
We had a great flight attendant who showed me an empty aisle seat several rows back which allowed Maddox to then stretch out and sleep across two seats with Stephanie leaned up against the window and her legs across the ends of the other two seats to keep Maddox from rolling off. We all three got a lot of sleep on that flight.My mom, Stephanie's parents, Stephanie's brother and sister, and our friend Heather were waiting at the Nashville airport when we arrived.
We must have been a site for sore eyes! I had a sippy cup between my legs when we took off in Newark for the last leg of our trip and dozed off. The drop in cabin pressure caused the fluid to slowly bubble out of the "closed" straw and when I woke up I had milk all over my pants in a pattern that looked like I had wet myself. When I got off, I put my coat on, but that did not cover up all of the stain. Maddox had had a leaky poop in Newark which got on his sweatshirt during the change, so he had on Stephanie's pink denim jacket with the sleeves rolled way up! We were ragged and worn out, but soooo glad to be home.We had a wonderful homecoming with many hugs, pictures, and gifts. When we pulled out of the airport it was around midnight, but to us it felt like noon.
We were hungry, so we went to Waffle House for Maddox's first restaurant visit in the U.S.! He gobble up a waffle and eggs and charmed the servers.Maddox loves the apartment. He runs around and plays with all of his many toys with smiles on his face. We are looking forward to rest and getting
to watch Maddox go and grow here with us! Thanks again to everyone for your prayers and support. Love, J, S, and M
So happy for you guys! He is such a cutie and I look forward to seeing more pictures in his new home.
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Rhonda Cramer (ex co-worker of Stephanie's dad)
I'm so glad you made it home safe. We did to Thank God for the USA or better yet SC. Hope you guys get some rest. Take Care.
ReplyDeleteNancy and Rickey
Embarrassed by the behavior of a toddler? I wonder what that's like?? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're home. Can't wait to see you in May!
love the picture of the new g-ma!!! we send lots of love and support from the Normans!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud for so long reading about Jimmy "wetting" his pants. OMG sooo funny!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you guys are thrilled to be home and I can't wait to talk to you. Maddox looks so happy and he looks like he has gained weight from all the recent pictures.
I laughed out loud reading about Jimmy "wetting" his pants. OMG sooo funny!!!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to hear you are home and can't wait to talk to you!
So happy to see your whole family together. It has been a a long long journey for you guys and it is a beautiful thing to sense the gratitude and joy in your words and to see these emotions expressed so clearly in your smiles as you hold and watch Maddox - your son. I am so very happy for you.
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Romesh
I am so glad to see pics of ya'll home together. Those eyes in the first picture in Jimmy's lap.... You can tell how happy he is! Nothing sweeter than Helen sitting on the floor either, you can tell she is having a blast:)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these first days home together. I am so happy for you & thankful for what the Lord has done!
I hope this enchanting journey does not stop here. Please continue to update your experiences. The good and the bad. Your story is one worth following and appreciating.
ReplyDeleteMay the blessing(s) continue.