Saylor, Party of Six: L-I-D

We finally have a Log-in Date with the CCCWA (China)! Not only that, but we were pleasantly surprised to find out that we were logged-in on November 1, 2012. That means we are already 18 days in to an approximately 55 day wait for LOA (Letter of Acceptance). Those are the next 3 little letters we are waiting for that will mean China has officially approved us to adopt Mycah! We still have not heard about our request for a medical expedite. That could significantly cut our LOA wait.

Many of you know that my dear friend, Cindy, is in China right now to pick up her 2 beautiful kiddos. It has been quite the roller coaster of emotions to watch them walk this part of their journey. If you haven't seen her blog, you can click HERE to read their story. Please keep them in your prayers as they will start their long trip home on Wednesday and will not arrive until late on Thanksgiving Day.

Knowing that she is only about an hour away from Mycah is kind of weird to think about. She did find out that his orphanage is a smaller one and mostly deals with domestic adoptions. I am hoping this means that the caregiver to child ratio is relatively small. It is also a Half the Sky orphanage. They do an INCREDIBLE work in many SWI's throughout China. I am hoping that Mycah has been able to participate in their program. We have had conflicting reports as to whether or not he attends "school." I guess we will find out for sure in a few months!

Speaking of his SWI, we received an update this week as I mentioned in my last post. They sent us some new pictures and measurements as well as some more information about his likes and his personality.

He has become more outgoing and active.
He greets the orphanage staff politely.
He can say his name, age and gender.
He can write simple numbers.
He can "sing and dance at the same time." That made me smile!
He can also "draw and sing." Apparently he likes to sing??
He likes to play Red Light, Green Light.
He likes to play with his own socks?? Alrighty then!
He likes to "play balls, sands, and play with water."
He likes to be held by people he is familiar with. (This is a really good thing!)
He can feed himself.
He helps put away the chairs when they are done eating.
He can say many sentences (Cantonese) such as "I want to go play on the playground" and "I must pay attention in class" and "I must listen to mom." Ummm...I am thinking he may have a lot in common with a certain cute 8 year old that I know very well??
He has had no major illnesses or hospitalizations recently except for catching a cold once.

But let me tell you, there is NOTHING an adoptive parent loves to see in their email inbox more than an email titled "More pics." And here they are!

Mycah would be the one giving the photographer the "stink eye"for taking pics while he is getting dressed!

Making his bed with a friend. Although I wish my big kids would do this more willingly, it does make me a little sad to see my 4 year old having to do it?