Oh Happy Day!

On Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Shane and I and the kids met Charlee, DFM, and one of her social workers from Toronto (TSW) at the Fredericton airport.  Charlee was HOME!  We gave tons of hugs and kisses and Tyler was particularly smoochy with her.  He's been waiting so long to meet her and it was so nice to see them start to bond...even if that meant him playing the big brother role and annoying her and her telling him "no" when he wanted to help her push the stroller.

We came back to our house and had a nice lunch and spent some time with them.  Charlee remembered us and warmed right up again.

Cool Dudettes

I spent most of the afternoon preparing dinner for 17 people, since we were having the 8 grandparents over for dinner and our social worker here in Fredericton (FSW).  Shane's mom and my step momma (Momma) helped to BBQ and clean up.  It was so wonderful to have the help, since I wouldn't have been able to pull it all off.  Since it was 38 degrees outside, we opted to eat inside (we would've melted out there).  The food and company was great and we're still eating leftovers (3 days later).  Charlee did so amazing with the big crowd, despite not having a nap all day!  Everyone was amazed at how good she was - not cranky at all!  Her and Alyse got in the bath and she was washing her face, then would wash Alyse.  She was taking on the big sister role already!

Charlee helping Alyse with her tray

Big Sissy feeding Little Sissy

We made plans with DFM and the two social workers to have a meeting on Monday at 11AM to sign the papers to start our adoption probation. Once everyone had there chance to get in tons of hugs and say there goodbyes, DFM and the TSW brought her back to their hotel for the night.

The next morning, Shane asked me what day it was and I said, "It's Monday, the 8th".  Tyler said, "IT'S CHARLEE DAY!"  He was so excited that she was coming back over and he knew that she would spend her first night here that night and would then be with us forever.