Cole is a Yeatts

We finally have our internet issues resolved and are able to access our blog and post pictures.  There is a lot to catch up on, but this post is dedicated to

 

Our Son Cole



(first glimpse)


Just typing that makes me so happy.

Cole is shy by nature, so when he first came out, he clung to his nanny, and wouldn't look at us. We gave him the car we had bought that made sounds - big hit #1





After a few minutes of playing on the floor, he let me sit him on my lap





and gradually he started to feel more comfortable





Mia was a great distraction, she was right in there playing with him, and interacting with him, it REALLY helped him relax.





Next it was daddy's turn





Cole's Nanny said that he had been showing his friends the photo album we had sent him, and was telling them we were his mama and papa.  She said that he recognized us right away from the pictures!





Starting to see that adorable smile

 

 

Hit #2 - bubbles

 



There it is

 

 

Official picture with the Social Welfare Institute (orphanage) representative

 

 

 

and if all else fails there is always the iPhone :)!!!

 

Leaving - he grabbed Mia's hand (oh my heart)

 

 

and then he turned around and grabbed Chris's (tears)

 

 

 

Next we went shopping, he needed sandals as the ones he was wearing were about 2 sizes too big.  He thought the grocery store was fantastic, but he had obviously never been on an escalator before, although he insisted on doing it himself.  We are finding that he is quite independent.

 

It was then back to the hotel.  He played with Mia, jumping on the beds, laughing and smiling, although every time I walked in the room, he would stop and look sad.  I think it may be because I am female and his caregivers were too. They would have not allowed bed jumping, and he probably though I was going to tell him off.  So I got on the bed and jumped with him - problem solved :)!!

He slept great. He was exhausted as he had driven 6 hours in the car that day.

Breakfast the next morning and guess what they are both eating - noodles!!

 

Today,  Tuesday July 30th, we went back to the civil affairs office to sign the adoption papers, have an interview and finalize the adoption.  We were asked if we still wanted to adopt Cole?  Our answer a very loud

YES

He was nervous as soon as we arrived there and clung to us.  I think he was afraid we were going to leave him there, it was at that moment that I fell completely in love with him.  Everything in me wanted to run out of the building with him, I also wanted to be able to tell him that he was ours FOREVER, but instead we just hugged him tightly.

 

 

With an official hand print

 

 

 

and a few statements of declaration

 

 

 

Cole officially became our son

 

 

He LOVES his papa (couldn't resist)

 

 

 

Now for some traditional Chinese food for lunch to celebrate (oh and soda)

 

 

 

He knows how to work a bowl of noodles

 

 

 

and so does someone else

 

 

 

Back to the hotel for some pool fun.  We don't know if he has ever been in a pool before, but by his initial apprehension, I doubt it

 


but once again it didn't take long for him to adjust

 

 

 We are finding it surprisingly easy to understand Cole's needs and communicate with out using words.  Although some instructions I give him in English, he understands??
He apparently understands Mandarin, but only speaks another dialect, that our guide doesn't even understand. 

He has the sweetest personality, and is very considerate of others.  He is also funny, and I think may be a little mischievous.  We are enjoying watching his personality come out, as he feels more and more comfortable with us.

It is amazing how he already seems so bonded to us, it feels like we have known each other much longer.  He and Mia are inseparable, and we can't wait for him to meet the boys and Lily.  I think Cole and Ethan, may get into some trouble :)!!

Thank you for all your comments, prayers, love and support, it means so much to both of us.