Isn't she so cute?? She is such a good girl we are so blessed! Last night she did cry some, but as soon as I held her tight, she really calmed down and kind of sobbed. We believe these are her mourning periods which are normal and so heartbreaking. She has been sleeping well, though waking up at midnight the past couple of nights for an hour or so. We bought her some formula and rice cereal from Wal Mart yesterday and she LOVES it! We give her the rice cereal mixed into her formula. She also like fruit, congee (watery rice) and this morning she had some of mommy's steamed egg. Mia still has no teeth and we believe she is teething. Today we went to the Tengwang Pavilion which was beautiful! There were lots of newly adopted babies there. This was the first major contact we have had with the local people and they were all so kind and curious. In the shopping area nearby, a woman stopped us because she saw Kevin and I but thought Mia was my biological child because she looks just like me : ) Next thing we know, there was a whole crowd around us looking at the similarities. Kevin had people staring at him all day which took some getting used to. They all think I am Chinese so I get none of the "glory". We purchased 2 traditional Chinese dresses for Mia and a scroll with her Chinese name, birthday, place she came from and 'good luck' characters. I will create another album so you can see all the pictures. We are staying at the Galactic Peace Hotel which is new and very nice. I will show a few pics of this too.
5 comments:
Wow! What beautiful clear weather in China! We were in the dull/dreary weather in Hunan. Mia is so cute! What a happy baby! In our group, the only first-time parents got the happiest baby too! The grieving is natural and she will adjust quickly to your love.
My son, Peter is full Korean and the Chinese people all thought he was Chinese too.
Teresa
Nightlight/March 2005 for Caroline
She is just way too cute for words!!! Love the dresses!! What a beautiful place you are in. I am glad she is adjusting well and it is great she is greiving becuase that means she will bond better with you (just read that in my bonding book). So, sounds like everything is going great. Keep us posted and I am addicted to your journey!!!
Christy
She is splendid! She is so cute! Adam said if she had long hair she would look like Aunty Trish! Are those all your clothes, or clothes they gave you? She is way bigger than I thought! Do you know how big she is right now? I think the clothes I bought are to small all ready! The time change is so large, so don't worry if you days and nights get mixed up because it is all going up in the air again soon.
Hey Kevin, take note of what it feels like to be the "only one", an experience us white guys don't really experience as we are always still in a white culture even if we are surrounded by all races. Being the minority is something every person should understand. It is so awsome you all get to spend some time sight seeing around China. An experience of a lifetime!
We love you, all three!
Sooo cute!!!
oh my goodness...can she be ANY cuter?? congratulations! she is so BIG. her hair is so long...and she got some CHARACTER! i can see it in her. i cant wait to see the little one in person. looking forward to seeing all of you! be safe. much love
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