February 21, 2005 Monday

Today was Aysia’s exit medical exam for the US immigrations office. This is required in order for her to be able to enter the U.S.. She did fine until they decided to take her temperature & weight. She weighs 18.9 pounds at 14.5 months. She did have on a shirt, diaper, & pants so we’ll see exactly when we get back to the States & they strip her to weigh her. We also spent 3 hours filling out our paperwork for the U.S. Consulate in order to get her into the U.S. & make her a citizen. Chris stayed in the room with Aysia & they took a nap while mom did the paperwork. Real surprising to you all I’m sure. As far as meals go the food here is much better. You can eat exotic if you chose but we are longing for American food now. We did lots of shopping today & I’m going to have to buy a suitcase to carry it all home in. Aysia is really starting to babble & we think she’s trying to say “thank you” because for the past several days we’ve been playing this game where she hands us a toy & we say thank you each time so that’s where she is getting thank you from. Chris is still trying hard for Daddy though. We look forward to Friday night & don’t be surprised if she doesn’t give lots of smiles right away. She’s a thinker & is always checking things out. She gives lots of smiles when its just 2 or 3 people around though. We send hugs & kisses to all the nieces & nephews.

The White Swan

She didn't want to be sat down.