I wanted to write an update on Emily. She is adjusting pretty well. She bonded with me from the first moment she saw me as if I had been her mommy all along. It is a great feeling. She is really cute and a sweetheart. Very cuddly and likes to be held all the time of course. Today we noticed a big change. We think she is starting to feel more confortable with us and was laughing a lot more. I found her weak ticking spot and she was loving it. Her favorite thing to do is eat. I have never seen a child that enjoys eating like her. She is not picky at all and has a big appetite. She also likes to be out. She uses a short Chinese word to say she wants outside. Very cute. When we go out we put her in the stroller and she can spend a long time there looking around.
We have been quite an attraction for the locals that constantly stop to see her and wonder why she doesn’t look like the rest of us. Our guide explains them that she is adopted and people have a positive reaction and appreciate that we have come to take her home.
Today we had the chance to visit a local Chinese market. It was a lot of fun. There were lots of people since today was the last day of the two week new year celebration. As I write there are a lot of fireworks going on outside all over the city. This has been going on for a couple of hours and may continue through the night. We may not get to bed until who knows when.
Andrew continues to be a target for the “paparazzi” He is quite sick of it and hides his face as much as he can. We still have another week and a half of our visit in China. On Friday we should get Emily’s Chinese passport. We leave for Guangzhou Saturday where we will get the USA visa for Emily.
4 comments:
That is amazing that she bonded with you so quickly. What a big blessing!
Love all the photos!! It looks like a neat place to visit.
Andrew and Emily are so cute together. Andrew puting the turtle on Emily's head is my favorite! I am glad Emily is taking to Maria so well.
Jamie
Ignore our last comment concerning the illegibility of Maria's post. It has corrected itself and we are glad to hear that Emily is adjusting so well to Maria. I bet your relieved she's not a picky eater. Andrew, hang in there with the paparazzi. Uncle Greg said to start pinching them. Ha!
Thanks for the update Maria.
Hi Maria,
I finally got the blog address, as Joan's e-mail was lost in my spam. The pictures are so great, and we can't wait to meet her when you get back.
Take care,
Laurie
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