I have a new hero

Alex, or Ting Ting (which is his Chinese name that he goes by) is doing so great. The day started with a walk in the park and breakfast.  Then we went to the bank to exchange money. We ate lunch at Pizza Hut and we ran to wal mart and got snacks and drinks and such. We had just enought time to change clothes at the hotel and head to the civil affairs office. It was a quick ride. Good thing Brandi had the camera ready because Ting Ting was already there. He was nervous but seemed happy to see me. We looked at pictures of the family and he looked at the things we brought him. I had to sign some paperwork (guardianship agreement for 24 hours) and he has just been so brave. He had to say good bye to those who cared for him for the past 3 years. He cried most of the way to the hotel- grieving. It is hard to see but so good for him to do. He warmed up and eventually was jumping on the bed and getting himself snacks and drink. He is all boy. More paperwork and dinner and a bath were all done- he loves the water. We facetimed Scott and he knew that he was Ba Ba. He has the cutest smile. 

Such a brave boy. Leaving everything he knows. Tomorrow is adoption day and he becomes a son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin.