A Note from Po Po

Hi! This is Kelley. Since Michelle is unable to post updates in China, she asked me to maintain her blog. My mom sent me an email this morning about Jackson and I thought it was the sweetest way to describe her first grandson.

Hi Kelley!
How are you doing? Hope things are going well. Wished you and Spencer were here. Jackson is so sweet! He has bonded with our family and doing well. You will love him-he is quite a character. He has the cutest
expressions and I can't seem to keep my eyes off him. He eats and eats-loves everything. He is also very neat. He always wipes his mouth and wipes the table.

Yesterday we visited the orphanage. Michelle and Jackson didn't go-the little one had to take a nap. Well, he is adjusting and is a happy little tot! Can't wait to get home. Miss you all.

Love, Mom

By the way my family is describing Jackson, he sounds exactly like his dad, Jeff. Darren thinks Jackson is left handed...just like Jeff. Jackson loves to snack and is very tidy...just like Jeff. I'm sure Jackson will place all the items in the fridge in alphabetical order...just like his dad. =) Like father, like son!

Day 2

Yesterday, we realized that Jackson will eat anything that is put in front of him. We also know that he has been "well taken care of" by his foster mom. I feel we are slowly getting more comfortable with each other because he was testing us a little bit throughout the day. Jackson is talking more, but we aren't sure what he is talking about since we don't speak the same language. At least he understands what we are saying. My ESL job skills have kicked in! God has been training me for this special event.

Love, Michelle

Our New Son, Jackson

Today was a momentous occasion as we received Jackson into our family! We were unsure how Jackson would react to us. Jackson immediately took a liking to us, especially Jeff. He is becoming more adventurous with us...in other words, he is testing our limits. He is very curious and knows how to do things like work the remote control, turn the tv on, and tells us when he wants something. Thank goodness Jackson is a great eater, he had a bowl of soup, rice, fish and vegetables.

The sad part of the day was at night when we were getting ready for bed. I was in the shower and Jackson started to cry. I believe he wanted his caretaker. Jeff said he started cleaning up his toys and getting his shoes on. Jeff had to tell Jackson that he was staying at the hotel. When I came out, Jackson calmed down and after that, he would not go to Jeff at all. I told Jackson in Chinese that he needed to sleep...he still

thought he had to leave. For the next 3 hours, Jackson cried on and off. Finally, he went to bed at 12:30am.

My dad, mom, and Darren have been a tremendous help. If it wasn't for them, Jeff and I wouldn't have been able to do this on our own. Today is my dad's birthday and I know this is the best birthday gift given to him. We thank God everyday for all he has done for our family. 

Love, Michelle

Day 1 in China

Well, we finally made it to Wuhan this morning. The flight was very long!!! We are exhausted from the journey, but everyone is doing well. I wasn't sure what day or time it was since China is 14 hours ahead of  Los Angeles and 16 hours from Nashville. We walked around the area today and it's pretty modern all with the comforts of home,  Mc D's and shopping centers. The agency guide said everything is on schedule for us to unite with Jackson tomorrow morning. The family is very excited and hopefully, we can add video to the next blog post. Stay tuned...

Love, the Mommny to be.

Today is the day!

I know I skipped number "One" yesterday. Yesterday we were on a flight to Los Angeles.  We have been on that route many times but this time it seemed so long! Perhaps it's because we flew with a different airline and didn't have the cheery SW people helping us or it could have been that I didn't want to sit still for 4 hours. Anyways, tonight is the night. I am just taking it easy today. I have to gear myself up for the long flight over there. The next time you hear from me, we will probably have Jackosn!

Lots of Love

Michelle

two, one

Two things that are on my mind right now.

2. Phew! I finished my work project.
1. We are leaving very soon! I need to get organzied!

three, two, one

Three things that I am looking forward to in China (Jackson is a given).

3.Family time
2.Good dim sum
1. Eating jook at KFC