Monday was a busy day - which was a little hard on Yohanna Dinknesh as well as us. We started the day by traveling to the Bethany office for paperwork and meetings with the social workers and nurse. It was informative but took a long time with a toddler. We are with a group of other families who are adopting. It is fun to meet other people and their new children! We went to lunch as a group. Later we went to the orphanage for a fairwell ceremony. They dressed the children in traditional clothing and the children sang some songs in Amharic. They had a big cake to celebrate. When they took the cake away to cut it to serve, Dinknesh had a major meltdown! She doesn't like food being taken away from her. The nannies gave her a huge piece and she shoved in in her mouth! What a mess. Dinknesh really loves the nanny that has been taking care of her. Going to bed last night was brutal but....she slept well through the night. Today (Tuesday) we go to the Embassy for her BIG appointment.
Yesterday Dinknesh said "mommy" to me! Today Dinknesh said "daddy" to Scott!
Blessings to all of you!
