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Saturday, July 2, 2011 MEDICAL EXAM AND SHOPPING IN GUANGZHOU This morning we had Callie’s medical exam, and she couldn’t have been more cooperative. She smilingly complied with everything she was asked to do, and never even whimpered when the nurse inserted the needle in her arm for the TB test. I was afraid that being surrounded by screaming kids and doctors poking around on he might upset her a bit, but she simply looked around at the screaming kids and raised her eyebrows as if to say “What’s THEIR problem?” We ran into many other adoptive families while we were there, and were struck anew with the realization that we have been very fortunate indeed with how easy Callie’s transition has been thus far. I keep saying thus far because I’m certain that at some point we will begin to see the effect that the changes are having on her, she’s been through so many changes over the past week that it is to be expected. But for now we will enjoy her sunny and easygoing personality and just be thankful that our time in China has been relatively stress free. After her exam we asked the guide to leave us on the island instead of taking us back to the hotel, and we spent a relaxing day shopping and just hanging out. Maili had a much better day today and she and Callie have really enjoyed each other’s company. I’m beginning to think that a lot of her recent behavior may be related to her being overtired ; all day she seemed back to her normal, happy self until late in the afternoon when it was past naptime. Suddenly she kicked into hyperactive overdrive and became very whiny and disobedient, almost as if a switch had been flipped, the difference was so great. So we headed back to the hotel for both girls to take a nap, where they laid down and were both sound asleep in less than 5 minutes. They are so cute when they sleep because when I go into the room they are always snuggled together like puppies. Maili went through a stage right before we traveled where she was afraid to go to sleep by herself and would make us leave the lights on or lie with her until she fell asleep. Since we have been in China she has gone to bed willingly and gone to sleep immediately, never far from Callie and always touching here in some way. I had been concerned that they might keep each other awake talking, but I guess there are a few advantages to the fact that they don’ t speak the same language.

Waiting for her medical exam Talking to the doctor Getting her TB test

On the island


Taking a break


Enjoying the statues


More statues


GeGe Holt


Callyn Hope


Sisters


Really, Mom


Callie gave Lucy's two thumbs up


Tired girls

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