It's 1:00 PM here in China and we have had a busy morning. Addison slept in until 7:00AM (she's a great sleeper). We went for a wonderful breakfast downstairs and then walked around our hotel a bit. It's so pretty here at the White Swan. We met our group at 10:00 AM at the red couch to head out for the medical exam's for the girls visa's. Addison had a low grade fever and I was strongly encouraged to dress her warmer. I just shook my head and agreed. It's very interesting here. People on the street think nothing of coming up to your child and wiping their nose and then scolding you for not wiping it(this has happened to us a few times). I have heard from others that have adopted from China about the clothing police(woman on the street that come up to you and scold you for not dressing your child properly) but no one ever mentioned the nose wiping police. I had one lady pull Addison's blanket up because she was not covered (it's about 74 degree's here). The best one I heard was today when we were walking from Jordan's store. It's very sunny and warm here and I had the canopy down on Addison's stroller to block the sun. Jordan put the canopy up and told me that asians need the sun because it's good calcium. I am learning something new everyday. You just have to take it in stride. We shopped a bit this morning on the way back to the hotel(more squeeky shoes). We are headed out to the Jade Market soon for a little bit of shopping. I am happy to report that Addison's poop is much better. My advice to anyone getting ready to travel to China. The White Swan is beautiful and they treat you like royalty but don't plop down on the bed you may get a concussion.
Everyday we see more and more of Addison's wonderful personality. She is a very happy baby. Every once in a while she gets angry if her toy gets stuck but I like to see a little fire in her, that's my girl! She has the best dimples! She has one little tooth and it's so cute and tiny. Her smile can light up the room and she has the most amazing eyes! She has been through a lot in her 9 mos. of life. She adores Tyler and Tyler just adores her. She likes when he flies her in the air. She can say ma ma and da da. She crawls pretty good and she can pull herself up to her knees and is working very hard to pull herself up on her feet. Last night she got up on her feet for a minute and she was so proud of herself and then she fell over. Boy was she angry. It was one of those cries where she forgot to breath. She really likes her stroller and so far her favorite toy is a light up, very noisy toy that we bought here. I'm going to have to get a few of them to take home. I am sure Olivia would like one too. Between the new toys and squeeky shoes Addison will surely drive her brothers nuts!
Congrats Kenny on landing such a big role in the play I am very proud of you!!!! Justin I heard that you cooked an awesome meal sorry I missed it. Chris I hope that work is going well. Olivia mommy has lot's of presents for you and I am not done shopping. I am buying an extra suitcase tomorrow for all the gifts. See what happens when daddy sends mommy to China without him...
Daddy, thank you for taking such good care of Livi...; ) |
