Tuesday,
December 7, 2010
After we posted yesterday afternoon, Grace woke from her
nap, and we took her to visit one of our other Bay Area Adoption
Services families. She wasn’t too sure about playing with the
other girls in their room, but once we went out to the hotel
play area she had a great time with them. She really loved the
slide and soon became very proficient, she also walked a lot
more and started trying to climb up and down steps. It has
become clear to us that Grace’s sight is extremely limited, she
needs guidance when out and about. It appears that all she can
see is light. However she will not be deterred or slowed down by
anything. After eating in the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant we
came and played in our room until she crashed out, once asleep
she can be placed in her crib with no complaints.
For the first time she woke without any prompting from us right
around 6.30am. She was in a pretty good mood and once again she
loved her bath. She sits in the water splashing and shouting and
thoroughly enjoying herself. Our group trip today was to the Six
Banyan Temple. It was nice to wander among the various Buddhist
shrines and see the priests at prayer. I wish I could say Grace
took in this deeply spiritual experience, alas no, she
discovered the joy of leading her mama by the hand and exploring
every step and staircase she could find. I was worried that she
would protest when it was time to get back on the bus but she
did just fine. After the temple we stopped at a state run craft
market and picked up a few souvenirs.
Now we are back in the hotel and she is napping before her
friend Megan comes by for a play date. Margaret is out exploring
the neighborhood and I hope she finds a good spot for us to eat
this evening. Tomorrow afternoon we have our trip to the US
Consulate for our appointment, there we must swear that we told
the truth on all the paperwork. That is the last official step
for Grace, her US Immigrant Visa will then be given to us on
Friday afternoon!
Love from Mike, Margaret, and Grace |
Sliding with Megan
Bath times are fun
The lobby in our hotel |
