March 6,
Last night was the first night we did not have to fight to get the girls to separate at bed time. They first try to get in Keiras bed and then when I take Isabella to her bed (she chooses the floor) then Keira runs into sleep with Isabella. BUT like I said last night they both went to their bed alone and without a fight. We went to the pearl market today and I was able to find a nice necklace for you Tori!! We then went to the porcelain factory and after about 5 steps in the door, Isabella stopped and BUSHEE….. And what kid at 7 would like to go in a DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING store!! She was very patient and mopped the whole time. After we left she was so disobedient again but listens instantly to the guide, clerk and anyone else I tattle to. When we got back the guide spoke with her about obeying something clicked and she started to actually play with me. We made some crank phone calls to the Knoper room (which is adjoining), we played store and she over charged me and basically laughed the day away. We had such a wonderful night. We even spent about 20 minutes apart which is a huge thing for these girls. They are started to trust us, piece by piece. Starting to feel their way around, know where they “live” and names of places we go. They just LOVE our guide Kelly (who really deserves their love) she has been so good with the girls and also her sister Judy. Each time we have been blessed with guides that were perfect for our adoption trips and Kelly, well Great Wall really gave us the perfect guide to help these little girls find their way.
Coty is still such a gift to have on this trip. Not only is he helpful to us but he is the best toy the girls could ever ask for. He makes Isabella laugh so hard she can’t even walk - ok and even spit out her yogurt (sorry hotel). I don’t know if I have ever met such a giggly little girl. The only time she is not sparking conversation with someone or laughing or making silly jokes is when she is separated from Keira… like 3 seats on a bus ride, or 10 steps away We are however slowing working on just a little more distance everyday.
Couple of funny things about the girls. They asked to order wine at dinner!! Another time they took their water glasses and “clinked” them together and twisted their arms around to drink it. WHERE in the WORLD would they ever see that!! We were also told by the guide that they have very good taste in food. They love pop, candy, and ONLY Chinese food. Will not even try a piece of pizza or french fry. Hmmm, already wondering if there is a Chinese resturant around that is able to make real Chinese food that they will like…. At least until they get used to American food.
Isabella is already learning so many words. She can sing all the songs on a little toy radio Stacy brought, she says hello and goodbye rather than NiHao and Sigen (goodbye in Chinese- no idea how to spell that) and copies so many of things we say. She is learning her name, Isabella and when she says it we just can’t stop laughing. For some reason the “bella” part is very hard for a Chinese person to say and it sounds so nasal. Toooo FUNNY!! Coty also is enjoying the part that she will say ANYTHING he asks her to…. Like “I am a stinker, I am smelly, I am cranky” and the list goes on. She shares in the laughs and I can’t even tell you how much fun she is!! She is also so smart. She writes notes to us in Chinese and to other families, can read so many signs and already know 2 languages while working on English as well - what a sharp little girl. She give Coty, Stacy and her best friend Keira a hug and kiss at night… still will not let me even blow her a kiss but I’ll wait.
We have a long road ahead of us yet but this little girl is such a gift. To see her on the floor laughing, walking funny with Coty, playing pretend games, sparking up conversation with anyone she meets, looking into my eyes when I try to tell her something, well I can’t imagine her not getting a chance to fully enjoy all that a family and life has to offer. She is a challenge, but I am already feeling the rewards of being her mom. I have been truly blessed, beyond words.
Tomorrow they go for their physical in order to get into America. Poor girls will have to have 4 immunization shots. We had the guide explain it to them today and that it is not our fault. Isabella said “oh, is it so we can go to American? Too funny. She also said she will just look away and told Keira to remember that and look away also. It will be very hard because I don’t think Isabella will let me comfort her at all when she gets the shots and I bet Keira won’t let Stacy either. So hard to watch them two so sad and not be able to hug them. We did however promise to give them a can of pop (I know, I know very bad) after they were done and they were sooo excited. Told everyone we met about the shots and pop.
Well got to go for now, 9:30 and its bed -time. BOY can a day in China wear you out!!
Thanking the Lord today for letting me get a piece of Isabella’s heart. Small piece, but I’ll take what I can get.
Tammy
Ps. People are soooo glad when we leave the restaurants…… Keira is soooo loud and these girls have manner to learn ie. Not shoving their mouth full of food, not calling across to the restaurant to the waiters to bring them another round of soup and well, they sneak things. Just found out Cotys fingernail clipper is missing….. The girls have been eyeing that and found their chance tonight to snatch it…. Both went in the bathroom - CLICK went the lock - whisper (in Hakka) whisper, whisper - Keira running out to their bathroom - CLICK went the lock - Stepped out with a big smile on her face. Hmmmm, now where would Cotys clipper be!!!!
Last night was the first night we did not have to fight to get the girls to separate at bed time. They first try to get in Keiras bed and then when I take Isabella to her bed (she chooses the floor) then Keira runs into sleep with Isabella. BUT like I said last night they both went to their bed alone and without a fight. We went to the pearl market today and I was able to find a nice necklace for you Tori!! We then went to the porcelain factory and after about 5 steps in the door, Isabella stopped and BUSHEE….. And what kid at 7 would like to go in a DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING store!! She was very patient and mopped the whole time. After we left she was so disobedient again but listens instantly to the guide, clerk and anyone else I tattle to. When we got back the guide spoke with her about obeying something clicked and she started to actually play with me. We made some crank phone calls to the Knoper room (which is adjoining), we played store and she over charged me and basically laughed the day away. We had such a wonderful night. We even spent about 20 minutes apart which is a huge thing for these girls. They are started to trust us, piece by piece. Starting to feel their way around, know where they “live” and names of places we go. They just LOVE our guide Kelly (who really deserves their love) she has been so good with the girls and also her sister Judy. Each time we have been blessed with guides that were perfect for our adoption trips and Kelly, well Great Wall really gave us the perfect guide to help these little girls find their way.
Coty is still such a gift to have on this trip. Not only is he helpful to us but he is the best toy the girls could ever ask for. He makes Isabella laugh so hard she can’t even walk - ok and even spit out her yogurt (sorry hotel). I don’t know if I have ever met such a giggly little girl. The only time she is not sparking conversation with someone or laughing or making silly jokes is when she is separated from Keira… like 3 seats on a bus ride, or 10 steps away We are however slowing working on just a little more distance everyday.
Couple of funny things about the girls. They asked to order wine at dinner!! Another time they took their water glasses and “clinked” them together and twisted their arms around to drink it. WHERE in the WORLD would they ever see that!! We were also told by the guide that they have very good taste in food. They love pop, candy, and ONLY Chinese food. Will not even try a piece of pizza or french fry. Hmmm, already wondering if there is a Chinese resturant around that is able to make real Chinese food that they will like…. At least until they get used to American food.
Isabella is already learning so many words. She can sing all the songs on a little toy radio Stacy brought, she says hello and goodbye rather than NiHao and Sigen (goodbye in Chinese- no idea how to spell that) and copies so many of things we say. She is learning her name, Isabella and when she says it we just can’t stop laughing. For some reason the “bella” part is very hard for a Chinese person to say and it sounds so nasal. Toooo FUNNY!! Coty also is enjoying the part that she will say ANYTHING he asks her to…. Like “I am a stinker, I am smelly, I am cranky” and the list goes on. She shares in the laughs and I can’t even tell you how much fun she is!! She is also so smart. She writes notes to us in Chinese and to other families, can read so many signs and already know 2 languages while working on English as well - what a sharp little girl. She give Coty, Stacy and her best friend Keira a hug and kiss at night… still will not let me even blow her a kiss but I’ll wait.
We have a long road ahead of us yet but this little girl is such a gift. To see her on the floor laughing, walking funny with Coty, playing pretend games, sparking up conversation with anyone she meets, looking into my eyes when I try to tell her something, well I can’t imagine her not getting a chance to fully enjoy all that a family and life has to offer. She is a challenge, but I am already feeling the rewards of being her mom. I have been truly blessed, beyond words.
Tomorrow they go for their physical in order to get into America. Poor girls will have to have 4 immunization shots. We had the guide explain it to them today and that it is not our fault. Isabella said “oh, is it so we can go to American? Too funny. She also said she will just look away and told Keira to remember that and look away also. It will be very hard because I don’t think Isabella will let me comfort her at all when she gets the shots and I bet Keira won’t let Stacy either. So hard to watch them two so sad and not be able to hug them. We did however promise to give them a can of pop (I know, I know very bad) after they were done and they were sooo excited. Told everyone we met about the shots and pop.
Well got to go for now, 9:30 and its bed -time. BOY can a day in China wear you out!!
Thanking the Lord today for letting me get a piece of Isabella’s heart. Small piece, but I’ll take what I can get.
Tammy
Ps. People are soooo glad when we leave the restaurants…… Keira is soooo loud and these girls have manner to learn ie. Not shoving their mouth full of food, not calling across to the restaurant to the waiters to bring them another round of soup and well, they sneak things. Just found out Cotys fingernail clipper is missing….. The girls have been eyeing that and found their chance tonight to snatch it…. Both went in the bathroom - CLICK went the lock - whisper (in Hakka) whisper, whisper - Keira running out to their bathroom - CLICK went the lock - Stepped out with a big smile on her face. Hmmmm, now where would Cotys clipper be!!!!
pss. Thank again Marcia and Tori for your emails!!!
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