So many things have worked out to be ther perfect way for this trip to be. During this time of the trip we are staying in an area called Shaiman Island. It was at one time given to Britain and was a colony so the buildings are mostly british colonial. Additionally, the main hotel is the White Swan which is where we are staying. It hosts many "foreign" (not just American) families while they are adopting since every family adopting babies in China have to come to Guangzhou. So for these days of our trip, we walk around unnoticed because the people here are so used to families like ours. Also it is very safe. This small island has both a police station and a military station. We are able to stroll around, shop, there is a beautiful park and feel very safe and at home. Next week we will go into the city and tour and that will be the first time we have had Madi that we will draw a lot of attention. Also we are not seeing Chinese "life" on the island so we will get many pictures on our tours of the people and the culture at that time.
Great news....today we did registration, notarization and made the orphanage donation to the director of our SWI..(the same lady that brought Madi to us). She invited us to visit the orphanage where Madi has lived. We will go Thursday. I think it will be hard but informative and it will allow us to take some pictures of people and places that have been Madi's world.
She is adjusting to us beautifully. We are starting to get a few smiles (very short and fleeting, but sometimes even with a giggle). She has said one thing..Bai Bai which means daddy. She is opening up with the way she plays with her toys. She is in diapers but almost always nothing in them when we take them off and she's done both things on the potty. (TMI????, sorry but it excites us).
Fun stuff today...Madi's first swim, I've already gotten her 6 pairs of shoes. (jeff is in trouble ! ), We found 2 places where the food is good to us. Believe it or not a Thai restaurant and an American restaurant with awesome grill cheese....That grill Cheese is currently like a $200 5 course new york dinner to us. Can't be beat. We miss home, miss you guys, but are well, happy and not too homesick yet.
4 comments:
Hey there Madi. Looks like you are having a great time with your wonderful family. Every day gets better and better. Seems like she is adjusting well. Mr. Dylan even looks like he's got it down pat. You are doing a great job big brother - we are very proud of you.
Love you guys
Uncle Dewy and Aunt Lacy
It's Aunt Lacy again. Madi your Gps would like to know how you are sleeping. Dona - only your Aunt Patty would think of that huh.
Love ya
What a beautiful family! She is adorable. So glad to see and hear that everyone is adjusting perfectly. We knew that would be the case! We can not wait to meet her.
Hope to see everyone soon!
Matt, Christy and Ian
She is beautiful and you all look so happy together. What a perfect family. Congratulations!
Threasa
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