Day 3 in Guatemala

Sorry I didn't get anything posted last night but the battery on my laptop died. And then today by the time we got home from touring the city and getting Charli to bed, it's after 11 in MN. Here's a quick recap of the last few days. Monday night was rough!!!! Charli didn't want to sleep other than ON me. She likes to lay on your chest to sleep. Part of this is from co-sleeping with the FM and part because I've discovered is she has what we call "tummy twisters" or gas. She is in sooo much pain until she toots or burbs and then she settles down. And then of course, we had to be up at 5:45AM to be ready for our 6:40AM pick up. We then spent 2 hours at the USE. Can I just say that process is a joke. You hurry up wait, attorney turns in more documents, pay the fee and wait some more. You are called in groups to stand in line (you must stand) and then go to door #10. When I went in there it was what I'd envision if you were to visit an inmate. The USE employees sit behind a glass wall and pass forms to me through the glass. They stamp it and then I go back to the "bull pen" to wait for my name to be called. Once it's called I must swear to the documents accurracy etc. Then that's it. Come back the next day (today) at 3:30 for the VISA.

Today we had hired Victor Estucay to take us on a tour of the City. He was fantastic. My dad got along famously with him. He's the guy in the pix with dad and Charli. He took me to the embassy for another round of waiting. But it's all done now. And she is ALL mine!!!!

Tomorrow we are headed to Antigua and again we will have Victor as our guide. I expect another fun filled day. Each passing night and day, Charlotte has settled down. She LOVES having 5 adults fawn all over her. Typical Wenzel girl - princess through and through. Dad had her mimicking him tonight. What a hoot. And the poor girl has only taken about 10 steps since we got her. Actually, she prefers it too. She's a real snuggle bug. Can't wait for you all to meet her. Now, I must head to bed.

sara