Today was the day that Timmy was sworn in as a US citizen. Well, the parents actually take the oath for their children. We are not able to take cameras into the US consulate building, so I do not have it documented on film. But, Timmy wore a traditional Chinese shirt and jeans.

Later in the day, the families gathered for a traditional red couch picture. The children wear traditional outfits for the picture, and then wonder why they are being tortured with a hundred flashing cameras. (see their faces) Some of the group members are starting for home, so this is the last formal event.

Another milestone today with Timmy; he has started calling me Mama. I learned a few days ago that he was calling me his nanny in Chinese. This made me sad, as it showed the level of his confusion. We are not out of the confusing times for him, as he continues to wake up from his naps and cry for a while. He has also been crying out in his sleep at night. Only time and comfort will see him through.

As the days go on, home seems closer and closer!