Saturday,
June 19, 2010
The girls slept until almost 8!!! We are definitely on China
time now, which makes me scared to go home. We didn’t have to
rush this morning because we didn’t have to go to the medical
until after 10. After my shower, Aron told me he would go out
and get me a Starbucks!!! Does he love me or what! It was
heavenly, and tasted just like home!!! YUMMY! We had a nice
buffet breakfast, then left Kyra and Ryann with Grammy and Papa.
First we had to get Leah’s visa picture taken. Then we went to
the clinic. We had to go to about 4 different rooms where they
checked various things. They wanted her to walk for them so that
they could see that she could, but she was so quiet and shy,
that she wouldn’t walk at all. I kept telling them that she not
only walks but runs. I think they believed me, who knows? She
only needed 2 shots plus the TB test, which we were happy about.
Parker, a little boy in our travel group, needed 7! And Ling
Ling, another girl in our group, needed 6. I was hoping that she
would be okay with only 2, but about 20 seconds after the first
one, she started crying. Poor baby! But at least I got a lot of
good cuddle time with her! We had to hang out for 30 minutes
after the shots to make sure there were no reactions, and then
we went back for lunch and nap. During naptime, I went over to
the White Swan where the other couples in our travel group are
staying (we are at the Victory) where one parent from each
couple and our guide did some paperwork. Afterwards, we went to
Lucy’s again for dinner with the group! It was a lot of fun, and
the kids all enjoyed seeing each other. Kyra and Ryann really
like all the little ones. Then we walked a little before coming
back to the hotel for some playtime and bed.
So, did I mention that Leah is 2?! Oh boy… is she ever! She is
very determined and stubborn, and does not like when things do
not go her way. Aron and I had planned on being fairly lenient
these first few weeks to help her get over the transition, but
we’ve definitely had to discipline a bit more than we had
intended. She’s not a big fan of being told no, but
unfortunately, there are just certain things that we can’t let
her think are okay. A number of them are dangerous. And some are
just out of the question. For example this morning she was
completely beside herself because we wouldn’t give her coffee.
But obviously that’s not something we’re going to let her have
so that she makes a smooth transition. So hopefully you all get
what I’m saying, and don’t think we’re horrible. Did I mention…
2… oh wait, I did!
Tomorrow we don’t have anything official to do. We are going to
go to a museum and shopping. It will be nice to have more time
with our travel group (we make up half of the group!) and get to
know them a little better! |
Very serious about coloring
Wearing Daddy’s sandals (wrong feet)
Wearing Ryann’s sandals (wrong feet) |
