Friday, July 12, 2013
Home!
Okay, I have recovered enough to write a little about our ride home. It really wasn't too bad and I've heard horror stories but still...
We took a taxi to Seoul Station at about noon because checkout was at 11. From Seoul Station we took a direct train with three suitcases, two backpacks, shoulder bag, purse and a two year old! to the airport. That went pretty smoothly, good kid room with balls to play in while we waited for our 4:30 flight.
Got on plane and all went pretty well - Lolo rode on my lap for about 10 of the 12 hours, wet through diaper (!), shifted around but finally fell asleep at about 12 and slept. My tailbone fell asleep but Tim and I only fitfully slept. The Dallas airport was fine in the end but it looked like we were going to miss our connection which resulted in my only tears of the trip :). Immigration, second immigration office, baggage, customs, drop off baggage, train to separate terminal, back through security and we made it, thank goodness!
We had many happy surprises when we got to MSP - Auntie Ellenne, Grandad and Bubbles came to meet us at the airport and it was so good to see family again. Jack and Henry were at our house with Suki to add to occasion. My wonderful Skally and Plathe friends had stocked the fridge with fresh food and Korean treats. Many, many thanks for the coffee, half and half, milk, noodles, bread, blueberries, etc.! Look past how awful I look to see Lolo eating some noodles at 1 am:
We got to sleep about 2 am. Got dressed and played in the yard - the first of many happy summer days:
Last night did not go as smoothly - no one was upset but we only slept from about 10 - 2. Finally all got up at 6 to eat. Thank heavens for iPod or I would be bananas. Might be a long day. Any suggestions for getting sleep schedule in line?
Also have not taken another car ride since the airport home - Lolo REALLY does not like being strapped down and pitches a pretty good fit. My goal today - the playground, only a 5 minute drive. I would normally walk but I want her to have some short rides under her belt...
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So happy your Minnesota family was there to welcome your whole family home!! She looks perfect in your backyard. Can't wait to hug you all. Gotcha in your forever home, Lolo!
How long can we wait to see Otto and Lolo??? I don't know...not TOOO long. Tim in back yard and Em at dining room table look like cool parents!
Yayy for the Plathes and Skalleys. Good work~
So glad you were greeted by the family.
XO
Oh what a comfort it must be to be home! Seeing her with you and in your backyard is just heavenly (though it sounds like the nights are less so :)). Wish I could give poignant sleep advice, but alas, Im still in negotiations with Tyler, and he didn't just fly over an ocean.
Im here always for a breather or a playdate, but of course, I know the following weeks will/should be focused on family bonding. Im so grateful you are keeping us updated via the blog.
Hope you all enjoy a little rest tonight!
I just noticed she's lost the much worn blue top and now is sporting that pretty little shirt of purple and perriwinkle flowers. Styling! And, she is 2 ! Otto must be happy to be home in his own digs--I see him dinking around in the background.
Welcome home! Camp Du Nord wasn't the same without the Webers - looking forward to seeing you all when things are settled down into the new normal!
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