First Visit, Smile, Hugs and Kisses

Well, to say our first visit went well would be and under statement. The fact that he did not run in the opposite direction (maiah) meant we were off to a good start. Seth has been very well cared for, very well educated, and very well prepared for what is happening. Yes, he is very tiny compared to Maiah but looks healthy. All of the 6 year old boys were the same size, so we are not worried. We had the most amazing visit. He showed us his room/bed, where he eats and plays. We looked at his photo album that will be given to us when he leaves. He was calling us Momma and Daddy(itchee & owa) in Mongolian and at one point came running up, saying Momma hold my book bag for me and handed it to me. They translated and the tears began!! He also told us his name was Seth and gave us hugs and kisses and wrote a note for us on the blackboard....He said Daddy, Mommy and Maiah, I am so happy that you came today.....there are pictures posted!! We blew bubbles for the first time and Seth now knows that they dont taste very good:) He wore the rest but the kids had the best time. He did ask where Nathan and Kaytlin were and we explained that they are in school but he will meet them soon!! Maiah tended to be pulled away by all the girls and Seth was more interested in us and the boys. He seems pretty excited to have a Mommy & Daddy! The staff told us that for the last few months, when kids are mean or pick on him, he would tell them that he was going to tell his Daddy when he got here.... We will have some time with both Seth and Maiah on Sunday...we may take a trip to the countryside but are waiting on approval to take him out. I think they will be fast friends/partners in crime:) Maiah did want him to come home with us tonight and I think he would have too....sometime next week though after the committee meets. We will see him again on Sunday for our trip...and then everyday next week until he is officially ours on paper....He is already ours in our hearts:) We have posted some pictures of our visit.....

Love to all,
Petrins X 6