Almost Home!

We had our consulate appointment this morning - or rather Grace our guide did. All the families just wait in their room for the OK. We had breakfast at the WS buffet - I am so tired of buffet. Although they have the best apples I have ever tasted. Then we hit the play room for about an hour - this was very fun - so many adoptive families their with their kids. We met families from Washington, Kentucky, New York, D.C, and Arizona so far. Jackson's favorite toys are the piano and the kitchen. He seems to play well with other kids, but is always checking to make sure I'm nearby. It is one of the few places that he allows me to put him down. I got the all clear at about 11:30am - it's official - he is ours. We pick up his passport and visa tomorrow when we say the oath.

We only had a few battles today. Mostly over the stroller and the high chair. Sometimes he is so stubborn that he will launch into a huge fit over something little. We tried to go swimming again, but the pool was closed due to thunder and lightening. Maybe tomorrow. Laura G. and I did shop a little bit, but Jackson is NOT a shopper so that will certainly be evident in the amount of souvenirs that I bring home.

So a bit about Jackson - he is little. Trunk rich - aka very long torso, little short legs as my friend Lisen would say. He has cute spiky hair and tiny little feet (size 3). He is crazy flexible and can do somersaults and climb playground equipment with ease. He is very drooly - just like Addie was - maybe worse - he is teething.

Jackson likes:
Cheerios (eating them like they are going out of style - he has moved on to Laura's stash now that mine are gone - thanks Laura & Emma.
Being Held
Raspberries on his tummy
Kissing his ears
Swimming and baths
Eating anything and everything
Throwing things - including tantrums :)
His shoes - putting them on and off
Slamming drawers
Anime and Indy car racing - there isn't a lot on TV here

Jackson dislikes:
The highchair
The stroller
Being set down
Not getting what he wants immediately
Ketchup although he tries it every time we eat
Orajel - but it feels so good
Bumping his head - which he does about 10 times a day
Shopping - hates it with a passion
Running out of snacks

So that's a little bit about this silly, little man. He is very cute, very smart and quite a handful. Only two more days until we are home - wohoo!!
Chillin' at the WS Pool

Waterfall at the pool

Waterfall inside the hotel

WS Playroom - diggin' the piano

Playing at the park - Shaiman Island