Thursday morning we all gathered for breakfast and some paperwork. Both Kylie and Kate like congee and tried different foods. After finishing the paperwork and giving our guide everything she needed to process our adoptions, we just relaxed in the room and played. Randy headed over to the supermarket with Mike. They had quite the little adventure. First they tried to go into the store through the wrong doors. For some reason that made a guard very suspicious, so he followed them the whole time they were in the store. Then, Mike tried to get a few bananas from the huge bunches they have there. As he reached over to tear a few from the bunch, a woman started yelling at him. Very confusing! He somehow managed to convey to her what he wanted, and she took her special scissors out and cut them for him. As he started to walk towards the checkout stand, she yelled, “Hey!” and kept shouting. Huh? Well, in China, they weigh the produce and give you a special price tag that you take to the counter with you to pay. We are figuring all this out slowly.
We headed back to the CAB at 1:15 to process our adoptions. It all went very smoothly, especially compared to last time. Wow-what a difference! We got our adoption certificate picture in just one take! It was extremely hot outside and inside the office. We were sweating everywhere. Ugh. The first few days were uncharacteristically cool here, so we got a little spoiled. So, we are now officially the new parents of Kate XueEr. Our guide is trying to teach us how to pronounce her name. It is “Shweh-Er.” We use it a bit because that is what Kate responds to right now. She can say “MaMa” and “Xie Xie” (thank you). Those are all the words we recognize, but she talks quite a bit. We just don’t understand Chinese!
Later in the day after naptime Kate had a little trouble. She woke up, looked around, and realized she was still with us strange people in this strange place. She then cried off and on the rest of the evening. Poor girl! She allows us to comfort her, and we do our best. She is grieving the loss of her nannies and everything she knows, so it is to be expected. Isabel has been really great through everything, and a big helper. She also has been sharing her sticker books with Kate, which is a very big deal. I’m very proud of her.
Today, Friday, we will visit Chongqing Children’s Home.
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3 comments:
Oh, Julie, what a wonderful story. So surprised to have checked you blog site yesterday from June and learned that YOU ARE In China! You've waited so long for this day. Kate is so cute. She fits right into the family picture. So happy for you all.
What has Isabel said? she looks so please to finally be a BIG sister. High 5s to you all.
Teacher Gail
Congratulations! We've been thinking of you all week. We're so proud of all of you! Isabel is such a great big sister, especially to share her stickers. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all! Safe travels and please let us know if you need anything.
Lots of love,
Brian, Karla & Jake
Thanks for the comments! It's good to hear from folks back home!
Gail, Isabel is a wonderful big sister! Thanks for asking about her!
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