AAAAhhhhh we got a kid!

Holy cow! We have a kid!!!! :)

Ohmygod!

OOOhhhhboy!

It's a boy!!!

Wooohooo!!!

Acck!

Went to Holt this morning, and basically after one signature, they handed us our son, and said "You can go now." Wow.

Everyone in the room was crying. Except for Cedar. The foster mother was really broken up, and told us through tears at least five times to be sure and take good care of him. She is really a special lady, his oma. After we got back to our flat with HyunSoo, we opened the bag of goodies they gave us at Holt (including a "Guide for Adoptive Parents and Children" -- so he does come with instructions!). Inside an envelope we found an amazing surprise -- a professionally done portrait of the foster mom and HyunSoo. It is truly a beautiful gift. ...more tears...

So far so good... We've all happily survived the trek back across Seoul, including a 45-minute subway ride and a couple of good 1-mile jaunts through the neighborhood. He is fascinated by the camcorder, and by Andy, and quite content to play with us on the floor. Not sure he realizes his world has been turned on end yet, because we've seen no tears but our own yet. We're only 8 hours into parenthood....how long do you think our luck will hold???!!

When the diapers say they hold 18-24 lbs, how many days is that? :)

Hoping for smooth sailing on the flight tomorrow. Can't believe this day is finally here. Can't wait to show him & share him with everyone at home.

Love,
Andy & Rebecca