Promise to add new pictures soon. It's hard to believe how busy it has been. I am so thankful that even though our airline tickets were almost double the price b/c of the time of year, that we were all able to at least try to spend 10 days as a family, without school coming into play.
Of course, you can't forget about jet lag. Kicked my but, but happily, I was feeling pretty good during the day....the issue was with waking up at 3am every night for more than 2 weeks. Most days I was grateful that I was able to get lots done.
Who's great idea was it to have about 15 medical and dental appointments lined up before I left for China, let alone about 10 the week before I left? Oh, that would be me. Well, it does need to get done, right.
Chun did well with her trip to the pediatrician and the lab. She kept telling us that in China, she had blood drawers in her neck, b/c they couldn't get it from her veins in her arm. I am thankful that the lab we use, has an awesome lab tech who had no problems at all.
Still working on routines trying to get work, school and sports to feel like they are going smoothly..lol. Only been back to work for the past two weeks, and tryng to set my schedule with that, as well. I know that it is almost together.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Hello Blog!
I admit, I am the WORST blogger ever!! Each time we adopt, I have given it a shot,I have wanted to catch some of my thoughts while they were fresh, and especially wanted to share some pictures.
I always wonted to continue my blog, to become totally family oriented, and yet again, I fail :)
Oh well, I am chalking it up to the crazy busy days I call life!
So, two months ago, I met Chun in my hotel room (because of of typhoons) She entered the room with a big smile, and touched everything...she still has that big smile, most days. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of times where complaining, moaning, eye rolling, and just being obstinate are quite evident.
We are all learning how family works with another personality added to the mix. Arguments, hurt feelings, lots of laughter, who is thinking something is unfair, etc. Just part of the process of everyone finding their niche.
Chun's transition has really been easy. I know, having parented children who's transitions were really, really hard....to them, for them, and for all of us who wanted to help, who felt for them, cried for them and with them and for all the difficulties they were experiencing Yet, we were blessed each time, with our children who in their own time were finally able to figure out this thing called "family"
So, two months..many new things being learned. Chun has learned to play Van Nostrand soccer and kickball. She learned her first week home how to ride a 2 wheeler, with the help of one of her older sister. She has begun to learn that even if she makes some "not wonderful" choices, we will forgive her because we are a family. She has been learning to apologize..but that one is a work in progress.
Chun has started school, and has made two very nice friends, who have been taking her under their wings.
She is trying hard to practice the words that she is learning. She has two big fears that she talks about, often. One is that she would like to learn English faster, and the other relates to her fear of losing her language and ability to communicate with her foster parents, her two best friends, and a teacher back in China.
When I explain that we will do what we can to make sure it doesn't happen, she is smart enough to realize and point out that her siblings no longer speak Chinese. To that I just remind her that she needs to teach us, while we are teaching her.
This month, she will get to meet her oldest sister, her brother-in-law, her almost 2 year old nephew, and fingers crossed, her brother who just medically retired from the Marine Corps. October is sure to be a wonderful month for our entire family.
I always wonted to continue my blog, to become totally family oriented, and yet again, I fail :)
Oh well, I am chalking it up to the crazy busy days I call life!
So, two months ago, I met Chun in my hotel room (because of of typhoons) She entered the room with a big smile, and touched everything...she still has that big smile, most days. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of times where complaining, moaning, eye rolling, and just being obstinate are quite evident.
We are all learning how family works with another personality added to the mix. Arguments, hurt feelings, lots of laughter, who is thinking something is unfair, etc. Just part of the process of everyone finding their niche.
Chun's transition has really been easy. I know, having parented children who's transitions were really, really hard....to them, for them, and for all of us who wanted to help, who felt for them, cried for them and with them and for all the difficulties they were experiencing Yet, we were blessed each time, with our children who in their own time were finally able to figure out this thing called "family"
So, two months..many new things being learned. Chun has learned to play Van Nostrand soccer and kickball. She learned her first week home how to ride a 2 wheeler, with the help of one of her older sister. She has begun to learn that even if she makes some "not wonderful" choices, we will forgive her because we are a family. She has been learning to apologize..but that one is a work in progress.
Chun has started school, and has made two very nice friends, who have been taking her under their wings.
She is trying hard to practice the words that she is learning. She has two big fears that she talks about, often. One is that she would like to learn English faster, and the other relates to her fear of losing her language and ability to communicate with her foster parents, her two best friends, and a teacher back in China.
When I explain that we will do what we can to make sure it doesn't happen, she is smart enough to realize and point out that her siblings no longer speak Chinese. To that I just remind her that she needs to teach us, while we are teaching her.
This month, she will get to meet her oldest sister, her brother-in-law, her almost 2 year old nephew, and fingers crossed, her brother who just medically retired from the Marine Corps. October is sure to be a wonderful month for our entire family.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
leaving
leaving for the airport in 21/2 hours, Chun is still fast asleep. wish i could have said the same about me, was up since 3:30 am :( oh well, i guess i will get some sleep on the plane.
everything is packed, except a few last minute things, sad to say, that someone took one of the dvd sets i bought for Chun..ok,well angry! never have had an issue in all my times in China, the set was on the desk, and now it;s gone.
talk to you all on the other side!
everything is packed, except a few last minute things, sad to say, that someone took one of the dvd sets i bought for Chun..ok,well angry! never have had an issue in all my times in China, the set was on the desk, and now it;s gone.
talk to you all on the other side!
Good Day/Last Night
Today we went to visit Canton Tower, the tallest tower in Guangzhou, and until recently the tallest tower in the world. The views were spectacular, and we went up 108 floors in 1.5 minutes!
Up a few levels higher, they have the highest bungee ride, a tram that rides on the outside of the building, and an outside observation deck. As much as I would have loved to do the tram, the cost admission and the van were enough for me.
We finished our day with lunch at a delicious noodle shop, and then did a little shopping...mostly to buy a suitcase. Not b/c I bought anything, as a matter of fact, I didn't buy anything for the kids or myself :( Chun, however, came with a bunch of things, and it will just make it that much easier to carry things.
Can't wait to be home, and hug my kids and dh. Leaving tomorrow at 10 for the airport.
Here are some pictures of the day! BTW, the 2 pictures of Chun, and her and I, were on the glass walkway out over the tower. It was pretty neat to see the tower through the glass floor under you, and you walked out. Wish the pictures were a little clearer, but we were up pretty high.
Up a few levels higher, they have the highest bungee ride, a tram that rides on the outside of the building, and an outside observation deck. As much as I would have loved to do the tram, the cost admission and the van were enough for me.
We finished our day with lunch at a delicious noodle shop, and then did a little shopping...mostly to buy a suitcase. Not b/c I bought anything, as a matter of fact, I didn't buy anything for the kids or myself :( Chun, however, came with a bunch of things, and it will just make it that much easier to carry things.
Can't wait to be home, and hug my kids and dh. Leaving tomorrow at 10 for the airport.
Here are some pictures of the day!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Consulate
Last night was a very long, interesting night. Another first, but not one I will post about here. Everything is fine, but we are tired today.
We had our appointment at the US Consulate this morning. Taking the oath, always chokes me up. Chun's visa will be ready tomorrow afternoon, so that she can come to the States, and she will become a US Citizen upon arriving at JFK, Thursday night (can't wait)
This afternoon, we will go do a little shopping, hoping the rain stops. It is a lot like Fl, storms for about an hour and then stops.
We had our appointment at the US Consulate this morning. Taking the oath, always chokes me up. Chun's visa will be ready tomorrow afternoon, so that she can come to the States, and she will become a US Citizen upon arriving at JFK, Thursday night (can't wait)
This afternoon, we will go do a little shopping, hoping the rain stops. It is a lot like Fl, storms for about an hour and then stops.
medical check
today has been a pretty quiet day..we didn't need to meet our guide until 1:30. this morning i wanted to take a walk to the island (about 10 minutes from where we are staying) as i mentioned, Chun really doesn't like to walk or be hot :) we walked around, with her complaining, she doesn't realize yet, that this mom has lots of experience with pre-teen attitude.
really didn't feel like shopping, and foolishly thought that we could walk around, take a few pictures and have Cow & Bridge for lunch or dinner. Since we were only there about 1/2 hour, we walked back, I had Jennifer tell her that we needed to be back again at 1pm. Our guide asked if we could meet him at the Victory, b/c he had some business to attend to.
Chun insisted that she knew the way back to the hotel. She was going totally the wrong way, but I just followed and laughed, b/c she took an extra 20 minutes before she would acknowledge she went the wrong way..can you say stubborn? like i said, she will fit right in.
When it was time to meet Michael, she complained (to deaf ears) and it was started to thunder and lightening..told her she better hurry up across the bridge. We went to the medical, and were out in 5 minutes..All's Clear, no TB!
We came back to rest, and will probably have dinner later, after some t.v. watching, her favorite activity.
No pictures today, unless we get some later.
really didn't feel like shopping, and foolishly thought that we could walk around, take a few pictures and have Cow & Bridge for lunch or dinner. Since we were only there about 1/2 hour, we walked back, I had Jennifer tell her that we needed to be back again at 1pm. Our guide asked if we could meet him at the Victory, b/c he had some business to attend to.
Chun insisted that she knew the way back to the hotel. She was going totally the wrong way, but I just followed and laughed, b/c she took an extra 20 minutes before she would acknowledge she went the wrong way..can you say stubborn? like i said, she will fit right in.
When it was time to meet Michael, she complained (to deaf ears) and it was started to thunder and lightening..told her she better hurry up across the bridge. We went to the medical, and were out in 5 minutes..All's Clear, no TB!
We came back to rest, and will probably have dinner later, after some t.v. watching, her favorite activity.
No pictures today, unless we get some later.
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