A very good day
Yesterday was a very good day. We had a "free" day, which means we were pretty much on our own as far as entertainment and transportation until supper. We decided to stay in the room (By the way, for those who were asking, we are in the Golden Resources International Hotel) for as long as possible and just spend bonding time with Olivia. This was the best decision we could have made. Previously, she did not want to spend much time in the room. She would get fussy and ask to "go" and point towards the door. But, yesterday we started with a bath, which she allowed me (Ken) to give her while mommy was in the other room posting. She LOVES being in the tub and playing in the water.
After the bath, we got to talk to Micah using Skype (this has been wonderful for us). Livi loves to see her "gie gie" (big brother) on the computer screen and Micah really enjoys seeing his "mei mei" (little sister). All throughout the day yesterday she kept pointing at the computer and asking to talk to "gie gie".
The rest of the morning we spent playing games and just having fun in the hotel room. It was GREAT. She really opened up to baba and even began crying when I left the room towards the end of the day. What a difference a day will make. One of hers and our favorite games shows that she trusts us. She will make an "O" with her mouth while standing up and then go "Oh Oh Oh Oh" and fall into our arms. It is sooo cute.
What a beautiful Smile
She's a cutie
Ridin' the horsey
Blowing bubbles in the room
We enjoyed the morning playing but had to go to lunch at the buffet again. Livi had some noodles and bread and then it was down for a nap. After her nap we went out for a walk to get her out of the room. The sun was shining for the first time since we got here, which made it much prettier but VERY HOT. The temp showed 35 C on the sign in the park (95 F) and it was very humid. We couldn't go very far before we had to turn around and come back.
For supper we went to Pizza Hut again (YEAH!). Mama had cheese pizza again while Baba and Livi shared a pasta dish (she ate most of it) and a salad. She loves peaches from the salad bar. Mama and Baba agreed this was the first time we felt really full since we have been in China.
A very nice Pizza Hut
Olivia having her first bite of Pizza
Thank you all for your prayers, comments and emails. We look forward to reading them every day.
We are going to get Livi's passport today and going to an "electronic market" this afternoon. Should be fun.
5 Comments:
It was a Very Good Day!! Those pics of her laughing are so cute!! I am so thrilled for you guys. I am sure Micah is very anxious for you to get home with his little sister!!
Love ya, Gina
Thanks for the pictures. She is such a doll! So glad that you are able to communicate with Micah. That will be a big help when she finally sees him. Sounds like you guys are ready to be at home. Not long now. Love,
G&G Z
So glad to hear that things are going better. Livi is progressing just in the short time we've observed her over the web cam. We can tell a big difference. Buddy really enjoys seeing her with you and Ken. He will be glad to get back home with the rest of the family. Please keep updating. We really appreciate the news.
Love,
Buddy, Gramma, and Boppa
AMEN to getting full on Pizza Hut in China!!!! One day while we were in China adopting our daughter we had both Pizza Hut and Mc Donalds. I would NEVER do that at home but we thought we were in heaven when we could do it in China! Livi is so darling. I just can't believe she is the same little girl who waited so long on CWA's SN list last winter/spring. I guess she was just waiting for HER mama and baba.
Alison
mom to many but especially Paul (my CWA baby who waited on that same list for a long, long time BUT not quite as long as Livi)
What a great day !!
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