Up, Up And Away
Well for the most part Neil's first plane ride went pretty smoothly. We woke up around 4:30 in the morning and were picked up at 5:30 for a 7:40 flight. We boarded the plane and for some reason we sat on the runway for about an hour.
This didn't make baby Neil the happiest baby. He sat still and played for awhile but then got really restless and "pitched a bit of a fit."
Finally we took off and he was great. He didn't scream at all, he was just intrigued by what was going on.
We were up in the air about an hour when the dreaded, "what is that smell?" question came up. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Russians but a stinky diaper.
Well since I was sitting on the aisle, I drew the short straw and had to go change him. He hated the airplane bathroom by the way.
30 minutes later, the smell was back and Brandy won the bet this time. She got to change him.
Not 2 minutes after she returned, again the smell came. The poor guy was finally getting settled in with the new food and I think it was all coming out at once.
I picked him up to change him again and this time, I felt something wet on his pants and realized we had a blow out.
So not only did I get to change his diaper but his clothes as well. The rest of the flight was unenventful. He took a little nap and played with his toys.
We landed in Moscow, got our luggage and met our translator who took us to a Starbucks to fill out some paperwork needed for the embassy.
We checked into our apartment and all crashed for a two hour nap. We're now on our way for a walk to the store to get some food before settling in for the night.
Tomorrow we are meeting an American couple who is going to take us to a Swap Meet and to have some lunch.
Monday, Neil has an appointment with a Doctor at the embassy to be checked out as part of the process. Tuesday we go to get his Visa and Wednesday back on the plane for the trip home.
Below are some pictures of the trip so far. Hope you enjoy.
Mommy and Neil on his first plane ride.
Us leaving the orphanage yesterday.
Silly time with Daddy and Neil
Another picture leaving the orphanage
Happy Mommy and baby
Already has his own phone.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, HIS FIRST WORDS... :-)
6 comments:
Congratulations!!!! Great about the uneventful flight, well, for the most part. Enjoy the next couple of days, the doctor and embassy appt are going to be a breeze!
I'm glad you all made it through the first flight-3 bad diapers, wow! I hope his little tummy gets settled soon. And the video is great! Congrats to Coby on that one! :)
Since you are so tired, Debbie and I will be sending you to an all expense paid vacation starting on Thrusday until we leave for home next Sundays so she and I can have the baby to ourselves. Any problem with that? Can't wait to see you all on Wednesday. Love you all.
Your flight from Novokuznetsk sounds like our flight with Sam. I think Sam went through 4 or 5 diapers. It might be the food but it could also be giardia. Lovely I know. Have fun in Moscow and enjoy getting to know that sweet baby who is just too cute!!!
I don't think I've ever seen anyone look happier in their Gotcha Day photos! :) Brandy, I have that same shirt! Baby Neil is adorable and I am so so glad you finally have him. I was worried that your cat was going to develop diabetes from the animal crackers if he didn't get home soon! :)
Ondrea (in Franklin)
He's precious! Welcome to parenthood. He will only amaze you from this day on. We are so happy for you 3 and hope the rest of your stay goes smoothly.
with Love,
Lucy, Dean, Benjamin and Olivia
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