Oath at U.S. Consulate

This afternoon, around 4:00, we and about 25 other families from the U.S. who have now completed the adoption of their children born in China, went to the U.S. Consulate and filled out one final paper and took the oath.  Aaron had a really hard time in the waiting room with so many other people.  He cried, and later told us he had been scared when he saw so many people and children.  In his own mind, I bet he wondered if we were taking him back/giving him back...  Luckily, he was able to be distracted by a spring water machine, and proceeded to pour (and then drink) four cups of water for himself. When we stood for the oath, with the other families, and raised our right hands to swear the oath, Aaron also raised his hand.  As we began to repeat the words of the oath, Aaron began to say some of his own words right along with us.  It was VERY SWEET! We just enjoyed a wonderful thai meal at the Cow and Bridge Restaurant on Shamian (our THIRD dinner there in a row).  Almost time for bath and bed.  Tomorrow is our final day here. We need to finish packing, and plan to go to the Hot Pot restaurant for dinner. Love, Nicole