Today we walked around the streets of Nanchang just taking in the day to day activities. We stopped at a store and purchased Lucy some sunglasses because she kept grabbing for mine. What a little ham! From this point forward, we had everyone stopping and talking to her and wanting to know all about her. It is unfortunate that I didn't know enough/any Mandarin so I could carry on a conversation with them. Some of the people were reprimanding me for not having what they considered to be enough clothing on her, and other's I think were just curious about her and the westerners that were with her.
Later in the afternoon we enjoyed some hot tea ( I think I have found my tea drinking buddy). Lucy, apparently had been taught to make a noise after she drinks or slurps soup because after every drink she says AHHHHH! It is hilarious! I will try to capture it on tape for you.
During dinner, Poppy taught her how to give high fives and how to disregard anything Mom says! She is a quick learner! She and I went outside and hailed a cab together. Her arms were flailing around until a cab stopped!
Needless to say, we are all getting along well! We are still sizing each other up, but have not had any major difficulties as of yet. I am sure I am not out of the woods but so far so good! Last night she woke up for 5 minutes and then spent the rest of the evening sleeping next to me. I clearly cannot take credit for how great she is and would be remiss if I did not point out how great her foster family had been!
On Friday we will be visiting her orphanage and the place where she was abandon. This is important for the years down the road when she starts to ask questions. I am trying to arm myself with everything about her life that I can since there is so much we probably will never know.
Later in the afternoon we enjoyed some hot tea ( I think I have found my tea drinking buddy). Lucy, apparently had been taught to make a noise after she drinks or slurps soup because after every drink she says AHHHHH! It is hilarious! I will try to capture it on tape for you.
During dinner, Poppy taught her how to give high fives and how to disregard anything Mom says! She is a quick learner! She and I went outside and hailed a cab together. Her arms were flailing around until a cab stopped!
Needless to say, we are all getting along well! We are still sizing each other up, but have not had any major difficulties as of yet. I am sure I am not out of the woods but so far so good! Last night she woke up for 5 minutes and then spent the rest of the evening sleeping next to me. I clearly cannot take credit for how great she is and would be remiss if I did not point out how great her foster family had been!
On Friday we will be visiting her orphanage and the place where she was abandon. This is important for the years down the road when she starts to ask questions. I am trying to arm myself with everything about her life that I can since there is so much we probably will never know.
I look forward to reading about your adventures every day. What an amazing culture your daughter was born in. I am so impressed with how much knowledge you are trying to gain so that you can teach her where she came from. What a lucky girl she is to have you for a mommy. She has your dad wrapped around her little finger already.:o) LOVE IT!!!!
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