We were the first to arrive at the notary office so it went pretty smooth. Then we went on to the market to get her some PJ's, clothes and a suitcase. She is incredibly small framed and the shorts and pajama bottoms I brought do not fit her. She is probably a 7/8 in shorts, but she may be too tall for that size pants. I think we will have some interesting shopping ahead of us when we get home:) She is so helpful and kind. Last night at dinner when the dumplings arrived at the table she served everyone first and then took one for herself:) She helped with the shopping today and unloaded the cart and carried a bag of groceries. She is very sweet and I love to listen to her speak in Cantonese - it sounds amazing! Jin Qing has tried to talk to Lauren, but we were told that Lauren speaks a native language called Fujianese. Lauren likes to sit next to her in the van when we drive anywhere:) I know that all three of the girls will get along just fine based on what we are seeing here so far:)
I gave Jin Qing a bag of Bath and Body Works items today and showed her what they were for; she seemed to like them and when I took them into the bathroom she followed me, took my arm and said, "Thank you Mama". I just about cried right there on the spot, but didn't want to frighten her so I held it in and gave her a hug:) Oh my; she is a sweetheart, just in case I haven't said that already! LOL!!!
Tomorrow afternnon we apply for her passport and the morning is free time. We will take a walk and explore some of the city with Jin Qing -
Here are some pictures from today -
2 comments:
I have been loving living vicariously through your family's trip to China to bring home your girls! Especially since our daughter is also from the Fujian province! :) What I did not know was that you too are from Wisconsin!! So are we!! Delavan to be specific. Where are you at? I'd love to meet you and your girls someday! May you enjoy the remaining time in China and have safe travels home. So glad everything is going so wonderfully! Congratulations!! :)
Hi Brooke! So glad you have been able to follow along:) I hope your journey to Fujian will be just as nice - how can it be anything other when you get to meet your child? :) The hotel we stayed at was the Lakeside Hotel; very nice, but not much to do near there and food choices were limited. We live near Fond du Lac in a little town called Eden. How wonderful to meet another Wisconsin family!!! Best wishes to a speedy LOA!
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