We are really enjoying our little girl. She is showing more of her personality everyday. Today was a great day, as we really bonded with her. We started off the morning by going back to the Civil Affairs Office to confirm that information on the Adoption Certificate was correct. It was a very brief visit since the other families were coming later, we did not have to go to the notary as planned. We planned on going to visit a park today but the weather got cold and overcast. So we spent the day, getting to know Alisha better and trying to get her back on her schedule. After sleeping for over 12 hours last night, she still took both of her naps.
After her morning nap we grabbed lunch and then took her shopping . To Jerry's dismay she loved it! I will finally have a shopping partner in our family. She loves being out and about and checks everything out. However, getting back to the room is another story. As soon as we walk into our room, she has a meltdown. They are getting a bit shorter, but she really likes to tell us how she feels.
Tonight, we took her out to her first real restaurant. She was GREAT! She sat in the high chair and loved playing with her food. She likes almost everything we gave her but her favorite are the noodles (as you can see from the picture). I call her my little bird. Whenever, we have food for her, she opens her mouth like a baby bird to be fed. It makes me laugh every time.
She has already fallen in love with her Daddy. She will come to me but she prefers her Daddy when she is scared and crying. I am hopeful that each day will get easier and she will learn to let us be there for her. Who can blame her, her whole world changed in an instant. It is a process and we can take each day as it comes.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day. We are headed out early to visit the orphanage and see her finding spot. Friday, we will have all of our paperwork completed and will be headed to Guangzhou for the final leg of our journey.
11 comments:
I've got goosebumps ! Thanks for sharing these precious moments . Your happiness shows allover your photos & words. The both of you are truly blessed. Alisha is a very lucky little girl !
I'VE GOT GOOSEBUMPS ! ITS SUCH A WARM FEELING SEEING YOUR HAPPINESS ALLOVER THESE PHOTOS & WORDS. THE BOTH OF YOU HAVE BEEN TRULY BLESSED. ALISHA IS A LUCKY LITTLE GIRL !
You sound so happy! I love those photos, especially her eating the noodle...too cute.
What a wonderful little family you have!
Glad that the three of you had a good day and that Alisha is starting to become a "happy camper"
Pictures are terrific - She is so adorable. Keep them coming.
Love and Kisses
MOM
I can feel the delight in your writings!! Keep the dialog and updates coming...I look forward to reading what you all are up to! Wow, a cutie pie AND a shopping partner...what more could a mom want?!?!? Just WAIT till she gets her first manicure - haha!!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with everyone. She is so beautiful. We can't wait to meet her. You both look so happy and full of love. Enjoy the rest of your journey in China. We are thinking of you.
Love the pictures and reading your thoughts- they are beautiful along with your daughter. I loved reading that she enjoyed the shoppinge experience! Can't wait to meet her in person!
What a cutie-patootie! It sounds like she is going to adapt to American ways very easily under your direction! I just caught up on everything today - excuse me, I need to go get some tissues.
Lauren just taught me how to leave a comment here, so I had to leave a message here to let all three of you know that Rob and I have been following the pictures and updates since you've been gone. She is gorgeous and the pictures are amazing!
Hi guys
Thanks for all the updates. I can;t wait to go shopping.... I did notice her fabulous shoes she was wearing in the picture yesterday. The two women who picked those out must just fabulous hee hee. One week and counting til you come home hooray!She more beautiful everytime I see her. Looking forward to tommorow's addition...
Love ya Lauren
Jerry and Renee,
Cindy sent us your blog site and Tim and I are so happy for you! She is an adorable little girl! Best wishes to all of you and safe travels back to the U.S.
Anne and Tim Searl
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