Since we are here in Hanoi and about to change time zones by about 14 hours, I haven't done anything to get Hai on a "schedule" so far. It's been interesting to watch him establish his own routine...
He has a pretty good circadian rhythm. He's asleep between 7 and 7:30pm (at the latest 8pm) and then wakes up around 2 or 3 am wanting a bottle. When he wakes up in the morning it's typically between 6 and 6:30am and he's laughing - he doesn't cry when he wakes up unless he's startled - in fact he sings to himself in the morning if he wakes up on his own.
He likes to play in the morning, have his milk and cereal and then have a quick catnap. Then he has a big nap mid day around 12 or 1pm for a couple of hours.
Not a bad life for a kid... or an adult as I'm discovering.
We got our tickets changed to Thursday today, so barring any unforeseen issues, we should be on our way home soon. Our seats on the plane are interesting - we have one seat in the bulkhead row with the bassinet and then 2 seats behind that (we couldn't get 3 seats together). I figure the person next to me in the bulkhead can decide if they want to sit next to me and the kid with the bassinet, or if they want to give up the bulkhead... their choice :-)
I can hear his dulcit tones from the other room so need to sign off now.
Much love,
Melissa
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Hi there!! It's hard to believe after all these months the adoption and journey to Vietnam is coming to a close. Let us know when you're settled and I'd love to meet Hai. I hope you're loving every day with him. It sure sounds like it! Isn't it funny how in a strange way, having a child simplifies everything? slows you down, you nap, you just sit and play...motherhood sure suits you!
Great news about the visa! Glad to hear that you should be home soon and that Hai's got the music in him. (Singing to himself in the morning -- too cute! Sounds like a certain little girl Kathleen McV once told me about.) We're praying for your speedy and safe return. Much love, Buc Murf and Xi Nay
Your trip sounds amazing. The pictures and stories of Hai are wonderful. Sounds like a little charmer! As Kate said, I remember the start of the adoption journey and the road it took to get here. So much is ahead for the new McVicker family. We are all anxious to have you both home safely and to be a part of the next chapter in Hai's life. Is it too early to start him on baseball?! :)
ps. I had to look up Circadian rhythm. Can't you find easier words to use! :)
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