We got home from the movies around 1:30 and loaded up the car. I told Austin we were going to put him down for a nap, and he said “are you leaving then?” and said “I don’t want you to go”…..it was hard to hold back the tears at that point.
I put him down upstairs for a rest (no nap anymore, just an hour of rest for our big boy) and said goodbye to my mom. As we were leaving Austin was yelling out the window “Goodbye – I love you, I love you, I love you” and as we were getting ready to close the door, he said “Oh, one more thing……Let the Force be with you”….I love that little boy so much, and miss him already so much!!
We drove to San Francisco, which was completely uneventful and checked in at the Embassy Suites, the room was nice and large (more on the room later). We went out to dinner at a restaurant that shall remain nameless and had the FUNNIEST waiter named Jason. He was so LOUD, now I am loud, but this guy was LOUD! Everyone around us knew that his favorite was the Caesar Salad, that he loved the crab stuffed Mushrooms…it was a crack up, but a great dinner.
So we watched the Olympics (GO USA and China!) and hit the sack at about 10pm. Now I know that I should have taken an Ambian or something because I NEVER sleep well the first night traveling and I was nervous, etc… around 10:20, 10:30, 11:00pm, etc I was opening my eyes, thinking it was morning, then I realized that there was this really high pitched squeal and it started to drive me INSANE! I woke Mark up to ask if he heard it too, and he told me to put Kleenex in my ear, I ended up on the couch because I figured out it was smoke detector. I thought I was going to go CRAZY with that sound, I think I got about 2 hours of sleep the whole night.
We met some other folks on the shuttle to the airport that were going to China for a visit, and we passed Ryleigh’s picture around the shuttle. I even made a lady from Eureka cry!
We are now sitting in the Sakura Lounge at the San Francisco airport and have about an hour and a half until we get on our flight!!
Thanks for following along and we’ll keep you better posted as soon as we get some internet access in a hotel room!
Here I am making sure I remain connected to all the great people that are following our journey!
Mark enjoying the Sakura Lounge
18 comments:
Okay... sniff.. sniff... wiping the tears... I know how hard that must have been to leave Austin but after the Star Wars remark you just have to know he's taking it pretty well! : )
Can't wait to hear all about your journey! Happy travels!!
Lisa :)
Your little man is so darling, that star wars comment is just what my James would say. We are so thrilled for your family and are praying you have a safe and wonderful trip! Can't wait to see pictures of your new Angel.
I love your son's comment on your way out. I would have started laughing and crying at the same time!
And you look quite stunning in that photo, I must say! Keep blogging!
Have a great time guys!
It will have a lot of fun. One quick peice of advice, Get every picture you can! Even take pictures of just people around anywhere. I keep wishing we had taken a picture of this great older gentleman at the White Swan.
Have a trip of a lifetime!!
Safe Travels!!
From,
The Whole Stitt Family :)
Good luck Can't wait for Gotcha day!!!
Amy
Hooray, you're on the plane right now!!! Wow. And I can already tell you're going to keep us all informed because you typed to us from the airport. How cute! :-) Happy trails.
Thanks for checking in! I have been thinking about you all day!
(I had a similar experience at that Embassy Suites, I will tell you that funny story later)...now back to you....
You and Mark "look" totally relaxed! I am very impressed.
Can't wait to hear more about your trip! Have fun!
I am so glad you posted before Hong Kong! You are on the plane, in fact have been for about four hours. I hope you are sleeping! I am following along and can't wait for Monday.
Such a wonderful, exciting day for you!
I can't wait to read your blog each day and follow your journey.
Blessings and prayers for you!
I love the Star Wars reference. What a boy!!!!!! Can't wait to see how your trip goes.
I am so excited that you have already started your journey and you are getting closer to Ryleigh every minute. But honestly, I could not believe that you had posted something so soon!!! What a great surprize. I put your itinerary into my palm pilot and started to cry when I got to Feb 21. Anyway have fun and know we all send our love.
Julie, Mike, Taylor and Remedios
Oh yeh I took our lap top in to get fixed so that my parents can also watch your journey.
Bye............. ;-)
It's great to know that you are on your way, especially with that superb send-off.
I'm glad that you are sharing so we can follow along on your adventure!
-- Gwen
My heart is beating so fast right now- just remembering that feeling of anticipation! I can't WAIT to see her with you! xoxo
Can't wait to hear about your journey!
OK, I will be the first to say it - I am so jealous! Can't wait to see baby pics.
have a wonderful trip!
I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures and hear all of the exciting stories!
Donna
Our blog: Double Happiness!
Wow...you totally brought tears to my eyes and made my heart beat a little faster. I look forward to following your journey to your beautiful daughter.
Lori
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