India days

Despite the broken leg we decided we to do a little sight seeing so we took the 3 hour trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra. We had bought a stroller for her to ride around in. But when we went to put Neena in it she freaked out! Would NOT sit in the thing. So Erin had to carry her through the whole tour with sweat dripping off his face. We were thinking, ok Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the world, been there seen it, beautiful....now can we go. Let's just say Neena was not a fan of it so we just wanted to get outta there. Plus I had to pay this lady to use a free toilet just cause I was white and foreign and it was an Indian toilet and I was over it too!! After that we decided most of our sightseeing would be done at the hotel. She was comfortable there and happy and rarely had a meltdown. A few things we learned about India:

It's hot! All the time

No hurry, chicken curry....never in a hurry....ever!!!

You must have a good horn to drive there. They can't help but beep that horn all day.

They have temples for rats and whiskey.

The snake charmers defange the cobras....so we were told. I stood my distance. Erin did not.

Wild monkeys roam the streets.

Indian food is amazing, for the first 4 days, then you just want a cheeseburger and good coffee (yeah they don't drink coffee!!!!)

And my baby girl was soooo ready to leave and start her new life with a family! 

She was literally shaking with excitement in the airport looking at the planes! She was clapping and saying plane go up (in hindi, there's no English here people). She never had a meltdown even on the 15 hour flight! God truly blessed the travel. Never in our lives have Erin and I not missed a flight or had one delayed or cancelled on a trip!! 

When we finally arrived home in mobile, she was initially a little overwhelmed with all the fuss over her but then she just had this peaceful smile and you could tell she was glad to be home! She bonded instantly to her Big sister Vivian. And she would not let go of her hand. She's still a little skeptical of the boys but I think mostly because they are rough and she's kinda fragile. The first night home she slept 14 hours!! 

The first day was a little rough. I think the newness of everything hit her and the jet lag just puts you in a foul mood. So she had a few meltdowns and She really slept most of the first day in addition to the 14 hours she got the night before. So now I'm up with her at 3am playing with literally every toy she sees. My house is chaotic! She is scooting all over the house so she's figured out a way to get around even if she's not able to walk. 

Logan is the most vulnerable at this point. He doesn't really understand and he is a momma's boy so it's tough on me too and I'm sure Neena. 

We are taking it one day at a time and depending on God to provide all we need to make it. I know His plan is perfect, not just for Neena, but for Logan and VIvi and Luke and me and Erin figuring it all out too. 

So far so good today......