Introducing the Littlest Lockwood

This has been quite a day!All the families met in the lobby at 9:30 this morning and went by bus to the civil affairs office to meet our children. The building was much nicer than last time and the growth in special needs adoptions from Henan is evident. After arriving, the babies began arriving a few at a time. It was indescribable to witness families meeting and being knit together simultaneousely. There was not a dry eye in the place! I worked hard to gain my composure before Yin Ji arrived. I didn't want him to have to deal with my tears on top of his own emotions. His sisters were so excited! I loved that they could be a part of the beginning of this miracle. When he finally arrived, his daddy recognized him from across the room and jogged over to get him.  Poor little guy was so overwhelmed by strangers, and crying toddlers. He cried a little bit and then withdrew like a turtle into his shell. He snuggled close and shut his eyes. He appeared to sleep through most of the process, but I think it was his way of coping. He was wrapped in the blanket with our picture on it that his Auntie Abby gave us for Christmas. I would catch him opening his eyes and peeking at us, but if we attempted to engage him at all he quickly withdrew. That didn't last long at all. When we got back to the hotel room he quickly shifted gears and lit up. He has been smiley and happy and BUSY! He is into everything. He is also tiny.  He is wearing the only pair of 12 month pants I packed and the waist is rolled over. We will have to do some shopping tomorrow since everything else I brought is 1 months. We fed him and when I finally layed him down for a nap he promptly climbed out of his crib. We are going to practice our Chinese and learn to say "lay down, night night" very soon! He finally collapsed at about 5 tonight and is sleeping peacefully. Thank you all so much for your love, prayers and support. Please continue to pray for us in China as well as the boys and my parents.