Who says that I'm not an optimist?

That's twice now that I've optimistically looked at the jet leg.  Funny that I said on day one going and day two coming home that we're in good shape.  What a joke.  A twelve hour time difference is definitely nothing to sneeze at.  Scott, Jaden & I all "died" at 5:00 last night.  We thought that we had explained everything to Valerie & Kevin pretty well.  We set them up with a movie and went to take a "quick nap".  At 8:20 last night I awoke to the sounds of crying on the staircase.  Both of our sweet babies were on the stairs crying and loving on each other.  I'm so grateful that I heard them through the closed bedroom door. 

I spent the next hour getting them food, loving, reading to them and putting them down to bed.  (We ate a late lunch at 3:30, so we weren't as neglectful as it might sound.)  That afternoon hour was rough in China also. 

I'm thanking God that our children are forgiving.  When I found them crying Kevin said through his tears, "We want you to sleep but we need you.  It's hard."  I love those babies so much! 

Jaden is definitely turning around.  It's slow but it's happening.  She sleeps most of the night but she wakes every 1-3 hours fussing.  Scott & I alternate comforting her and trying to get her back to sleep.  We leave the lights off in the house as we comfort her.  If anyone has any other advice for us then we'd love to hear it. 

I'm going to lay down and get a couple more hours sleep before our big kids wake up.  Jaden is in the living room with Daddy.  We think she might be up for the day. 

Take care everyone!

Love,

Traci, Scott, Valerie, Kevin & Jaden

Comments

[Carlyn]

We hope this transition to US time goes quickly! We are starting our Visa application, waiting on TN, and trying to think of what we need to get done. When your up and doing more we'd love to have you over. Can I bring dinner by some night this week?

[Jeni]

No real advice, Traci....but it DOES get better. Jasmine took two weeks to adjust to US time...Josie was sleeping through the night in four days. The difference with Josie was we kept her awake during the day on days 3 and 4 (no small feat) and that seemed to work....Good luck....if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Love - Jeni

[Janelle Gamble]

David & I have so enjoyed piering into your journey to Jaden! We have learned, laughed and cried through out it!! I'm soooo glad you guys are home and one happy family of 5!!! We leave for our journey in 4 days. Take care and CONGRATS!!!
Cyber hugs,
Janelle