It is Wed morning about 5:30am and Piper slept through the night for the 2nd time. She has also had a couple of long naps. So far it looks like she is a good sleeper….yeah! She is very attached to me(Deb) but will let Scott hold her. She does not like me to leave the room and likes to be held all the time. We do know she can crawl but her feet have yet to hit the ground. When we went to dinner last night I was able to put her in the child’s seat between us and she played and banged her toys on the table. She is very shy and we have not seen her smile or laugh yet. Hopefully today will be the day! According to the orphanage director she likes to eat a lot, but we have not seen it. We are having problems with her taking a bottle so we are going to try and make the nipple opening huge like they do and see if that will help.
Yesterday we went to fill out the official adoption paperwork and now she is legally ours. They asked us “do you like this girl”, we said “yes”. We also had to agree not to abuse or abandon her. So as one of the kids from the other family put it “our free trial period is over”. Too cute!
Today we apply for her passport and then leave at 3:00 for a 5 hour bus ride to Maoming, her birth city. We will spend 2 nights there and tour the city and her orphanage.
We have tried to talk to Cooper every other day and it sounds like he is doing great. He gives us updates on his new tracks on playstation and does not seem too worried that we are gone. He wants us to bring Granddad home some snake juice and some for his class. We sure do miss him! According to my mom he has blocked off the entrance to his room with a big stuffed animal so that baby sister cannot get in. It is already starting and we are not even home yet.
It seems like we have been gone a long time. We forgot how much work it is to have a baby and how out of practice we are with young babies. But I am sure that won’t last long.
She is still in her crib right now and every once in a while she will peek her head up and see us and then put it back down and say “oh my, those giant white people are still here”. Then goes back to sleep. It is pretty funny. We probably won’t post again until Friday or Sat. We wish all of our friends and family a very Happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate all your love and support! See you in 8 days!
Santa with Coop & Piper
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13 comments:
OH MY GOODNESS she is fabulous!!! You two have to be floating on cloud 9. I know you thought this day would never come, but your blessing has arrived and I can't imagine a couple more deserving. I can't wait to meet her...tell her Auntie Day says LOVE YOU!!!
Tessa didn't smile for a long time too...and they also said she was shy...HA! Isn't it fun to see her little personality emerge? When you visit her baby home, if there is anyone who knew her well, be sure to ask (and get on tape) what they think she will be when she grows up. We have on tape that they expected Tessa to be a ballet dancer, and that Kerinna would be a teacher...very, very cute. Have a wonderful trip...and keep up the great blogging! :-) Jen Kanters
What a beautiful little angel! JB loves to look at Little Piper's picture and asks many times a day if he can have a little sister too--so if you could add one more angel to your travel plans he would be very appreciative :-) We miss you and love you so much and pray for safe travel. Bunches of XOXOXOXOXO The Banningas
I am loving this, soooo happy for all of you!!!! Cooper is a hoot, his big-brother life is just beginning. Piper is just precious. YAY!
Congrats! She is so precious. Like Piper,Keira was very quiet and reserved at first and it took a few days to get the first smile. But as you know now, she holds nothing back! Have a safe trip to Maoming. Can't wait to see more photos.
Bryn
Scott, Deb and Cooper, you must be so proud, and if Piper could speak, I am sure she would only have wonderful things to say. I am so happy for all of you and can't wait to meet her. Please enjoy these days - they go by so quickly. Have a wonderful stay and a safe trip. God bless and Happy Thanksgiving. Marcia
Hi Piper- it is your Aunt Angela from sunny Florida! Welcome to the Rigney Family- you know they love you so much and have patiently waited for this moment. I can hardly wait to meet you. Oh Deb- my life long friend- you look so happy and proud- makes tears of joy run down my face. You are such an amazing person and incredibly deserving of this precious gift. I can't wait to see more photos- I wish we could talk- miss you- Love, Ang
Hi guys--I loved the comment re giant white people! Gee I'm not chinese and i feel like that. Funny. Today Ji and Isabella had grandparents day at school and they sang in French. I know your family can't wait to get this one home and love on her too. sounds like tired and happy.
Deb - you look so beautiful! You have the new mom glow! :) Piper is adorable and I'm so happy for you! It's so neat to read your blog and hear your expierences as they happen...truly amazing! You and Scott have the biggest hearts! How cool Steven can be there too! It cracked me up that Cooper is already blocking his door! They are going to have so much fun together! He can teach her all about Guitar Hero! lol! Love to you all! xox
Cousin Mandy
Awesome from the Chinese team. She is "pio leung" (beautuful - although my spelling is wrong). We are so happy for you guys! Can't wait to see the entire international "Team Rigney" this summer. Andrew and Elizabeth have promised Piper Chinese lessons for life!!! The Shanghai Brandt's
She is adorable and we can not wait to meet Piper. Looks like you are having a great time and bonding well with Piper.
Love, Jeff, Diann, Anna and Joe
Great stories and pictures. We are looking forward to meeting Piper soon. All the best. The Markers
Deb & Scott-
I can't believe how beautiful Piper is...I am sitting at my desk sobbing just looking at her- I can't imagine how you felt when she was placed in your arms. Thank you so much for this blog spot...I feel so blessed to experience this with you through your updates and beautiful pictures.
Please do not feel obligated to share the snake juice with me- keep it for Cooper's class! I can't wait to see you all soon.
Love, Mel
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