Days 2 and 3

We’re getting to know Isabella, and she is getting to know us.
Our first night together was a little rough. Understandably, Isabella was scared with new people in a new bed and place. None of us slept much that first night. As a result, Day 2 was a little bleary. We got out for a walk to the park after breakfast. As we were leaving the park the clouds started to rumble, and everyone who was outside was dashing for cover. We had about a 15 minute walk back to the hotel, and it was pouring rain by the time we got back. We all needed to put on dry clothes and get warmed up when we got back. After lunch the children and Julien all napped, while the heavens opened for more rain.

The hotel offered us a room in the main building yesterday (we had been in a courtyard room), so while everyone else napped I moved us to our new digs. The main building is warmer, the room is bigger, and it has more windows. Esteban even has a twin bed instead of a crib. (I think he was a bit insulted by being put in a crib.)

Yesterday afternoon we had a chance to visit with some friends who are also here adopting their second child. We met briefly when we both here adopting our first babies 2 years ago, and it’s a wonderful coincidence that we are here again at the same time. They have their sentencia (final adoption decree) and were scheduled to fly home to the US today, so our overlapping time here is really short. It was great to see them and to introduce all our children to one another.

Bedtme last night was less chaotic – and we all went to bed by 9:00pm. Isabella slept from 8pm to 6am, though I am of no illusion that 10 hours will become her norm any time soon. And she woke up hungry! The rest of us slept better, too, and we woke up to a beautiful sunny day!

Apparently it’s been about 2 weeks since there was a sunny day (it IS the rainy season) and everyone was out and about today. Our friends who were supposed to fly home today called this morning to say their flight had been cancelled and they are leaving tomorrow instead. So we met them at the Chico Park and had a great time visiting more and the almost-3-year-olds got to feed the ducks and play on the playground while the littler ones napped. We said our final, final good-byes and wish them a speedy and safe trip home tomorrow.

At one point this afternoon, Esteban called the fire department (on his play phone) and asked for the professional movers to come take Isabella away. Obviously, we are all still adjusting ☺

Isabella is relaxing with us. Julien got her giggling tonight, and she’s been much freer with her smiles today. I found out she has ticklish feet. She loves watching Esteban, and wants to take whatever he has in his hand (especially when they’re side by side in the stroller). She’s an active little girl, and she always wants to be moving. She had a great time in her bath tonight splashing with her hands.

We’re still having some technological challenges (my computer’s older wireless adapter doesn’t like the brand new wireless network here in the hotel) so we’re hoping we’ll get that all fixed tomorrow.