Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Back in Beijing
Well, we left for Beijing with our friends with us,which we were really happy about. Had a few issues at the airport in Hohhot with our boarding passes being mixed up. It worked itself out in the end.
Madisyn was great with the take off, but started freaking out about halfway through the flight. I am going to get the doctor to check her ears on Monday when we see the international doctor. She was shaking and screaming -- to the point that she literally hopped out of my arms and into Jason's. This is the first time he held Madisyn. He sat on the plane and rocked and sang her to sleep. I know that made his day! I am worried about the 13 hour plane ride home..
Now that we are back in Beijing, she is doing well. Today we went to the temple of heaven and then to the silk factory. Wow, did I ever spend money there! She now has a silk bed set, spoiled girlie. It was amazing, because they showed us how the silk worms do it and the process in making the comforters.
In the afternoon,we finally got to met the families and their babies. They are all so adorable. Then, in the afternoon, we had more paperwork to get done. I am so tired of paperwork!!!! We went for dinner and now we are back at the hotel and little miss diva is sleeping.
Oh, oh, oh! She had her first subway ride today too! I was really expecting her to freak out, but nothing. She is very nosey to see what and who is around her.
Love from Beijing
Madisyn was great with the take off, but started freaking out about halfway through the flight. I am going to get the doctor to check her ears on Monday when we see the international doctor. She was shaking and screaming -- to the point that she literally hopped out of my arms and into Jason's. This is the first time he held Madisyn. He sat on the plane and rocked and sang her to sleep. I know that made his day! I am worried about the 13 hour plane ride home..
Now that we are back in Beijing, she is doing well. Today we went to the temple of heaven and then to the silk factory. Wow, did I ever spend money there! She now has a silk bed set, spoiled girlie. It was amazing, because they showed us how the silk worms do it and the process in making the comforters.
In the afternoon,we finally got to met the families and their babies. They are all so adorable. Then, in the afternoon, we had more paperwork to get done. I am so tired of paperwork!!!! We went for dinner and now we are back at the hotel and little miss diva is sleeping.
Oh, oh, oh! She had her first subway ride today too! I was really expecting her to freak out, but nothing. She is very nosey to see what and who is around her.
Love from Beijing
Friday, May 13, 2011
Shopping Day!
This post was sent two days ago. Unfortunately, Blogger was down for quite a period of time and this is the first chance I have had to post. I haven't heard from them since this post -- they are most likely now back in Beijing and settling in after their first flight with Madisyn.
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Today was a shopping day. Jason and I went to find little miss Diva a drinking cup because she prefers a cup over a sippy cup or bottle. She is very independent and very smart. We didn't have any success in finding her a cup but we found her two pairs of shoes. She really liked shopping for shoes and wanted to try them on as soon as we returned to the hotel room. A shopping buddy for momma!
Since she decided to wake at 5:45am this morning, by 10:30am she was exhausted. I put her down for her nap and Jason went shopping with the other family. He came back with a phonics reading set in Manadrin and English, and a Mongolian dress. It's so sweet.
Later in the afternoon our guide took us shopping to different factories. She took us to the cashmere, jade, milk candy, silk and tons more. Wow, what an experience! I spent lots of money. Then we came home and had dinner. Madisyn had congee -- she tolerated it, but she enjoyed Momma's ceaser salad even more. lol.
Now little miss diva is sleeping and I am doing this. Tomorrow we leave to go back to Beijing. I am having mixed feelings because I can't wait to see the other families, but Madisyn is leaving "her homeland," which makes me a little sad. We will for sure return for a homeland visit.
Loving my daughter's homeland
from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Em
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Today was a shopping day. Jason and I went to find little miss Diva a drinking cup because she prefers a cup over a sippy cup or bottle. She is very independent and very smart. We didn't have any success in finding her a cup but we found her two pairs of shoes. She really liked shopping for shoes and wanted to try them on as soon as we returned to the hotel room. A shopping buddy for momma!
Since she decided to wake at 5:45am this morning, by 10:30am she was exhausted. I put her down for her nap and Jason went shopping with the other family. He came back with a phonics reading set in Manadrin and English, and a Mongolian dress. It's so sweet.
Later in the afternoon our guide took us shopping to different factories. She took us to the cashmere, jade, milk candy, silk and tons more. Wow, what an experience! I spent lots of money. Then we came home and had dinner. Madisyn had congee -- she tolerated it, but she enjoyed Momma's ceaser salad even more. lol.
Now little miss diva is sleeping and I am doing this. Tomorrow we leave to go back to Beijing. I am having mixed feelings because I can't wait to see the other families, but Madisyn is leaving "her homeland," which makes me a little sad. We will for sure return for a homeland visit.
Loving my daughter's homeland
from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Em
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Day 4 - Love is felt the same way in every language...
Today was very emotional for me. We were up early and we went to visit Hohhot CWI, where Madisyn lived for the last 23 months.
When I first walked through the doors of the building, I was greeted by an Americian family who's little guy was in the room with Madisyn. He recongized her and called her "Yan Yan", which is her nickname. That made the tears come to the surface quickly. As we followed the director through the building, we finally came to the room - Half the Sky Program room, where Madisyn lived for 23 months.
I walked in behind Jason and there were kids on the floor playing with the Nannies. There was one Nanny who saw Madisyn and she quickly put down the baby she had in her arms and came trembling before me. She held her hands out and Madisyn quickly wanted out of the carrier I had her in, on me. I began to worry.
She snuggled and kissed the Nanny while tears flowed down her Nanny's face. She told our guide that Madisyn was very special to her and to please tell us that she is very smart and loves music. I was literally sobbing in tears leaving that room knowing that this Nanny had loved our daughter so much. I gave her a hug and she rubbed my back and said "please love her." She agreed to take her picture with us and gave Madisyn a quick hug because Madisyn wanted back with me. Phew, I was so happy that she needed to be with me.
There is one thing in this whole world that we as a human race experience -- no matter the language barrier or the culture differences ...and that's love.
To my daughter's Nanny at Hohhot CWI -- we love you, we thank you and you are a blessing to her. Thank you for loving her!!!
When I first walked through the doors of the building, I was greeted by an Americian family who's little guy was in the room with Madisyn. He recongized her and called her "Yan Yan", which is her nickname. That made the tears come to the surface quickly. As we followed the director through the building, we finally came to the room - Half the Sky Program room, where Madisyn lived for 23 months.
I walked in behind Jason and there were kids on the floor playing with the Nannies. There was one Nanny who saw Madisyn and she quickly put down the baby she had in her arms and came trembling before me. She held her hands out and Madisyn quickly wanted out of the carrier I had her in, on me. I began to worry.
She snuggled and kissed the Nanny while tears flowed down her Nanny's face. She told our guide that Madisyn was very special to her and to please tell us that she is very smart and loves music. I was literally sobbing in tears leaving that room knowing that this Nanny had loved our daughter so much. I gave her a hug and she rubbed my back and said "please love her." She agreed to take her picture with us and gave Madisyn a quick hug because Madisyn wanted back with me. Phew, I was so happy that she needed to be with me.
There is one thing in this whole world that we as a human race experience -- no matter the language barrier or the culture differences ...and that's love.
To my daughter's Nanny at Hohhot CWI -- we love you, we thank you and you are a blessing to her. Thank you for loving her!!!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 3
Madisyn woke up at 5:45am, with big smiles and lots of hugs and kisses for Momma. Dadda got a wave! She is just too cute. We got ready and went for breakfast. Wow, this girl sure can put the food away! We tried giving her watermelon, she threw it back at me. What a funny kid!
After breakfast was over, we decided to be brave and go for a walk. Jason had warned me about the smells but wow, it's awful. It smells like raw sewage. Lovely! People here did their share of staring and I keep walking proud as a peacock. She is beautiful, how can I not?
On our way down the left side of the hotel, Jason and I noticed a gated building which looks very interesting. We are not sure if it's an orphanage, but it's very questionable.
We did get some sad news today. The family from Newfoundland who is here with us in Hohhot is going to have to stay another week. Something to do with the power of attorney. This really sucks because our families have become very close. I am going to miss them so much.
Anyway, we are totally in love and can't wait to get back to Beijing. It's so rural here that even finding water and food is a chore.
After breakfast was over, we decided to be brave and go for a walk. Jason had warned me about the smells but wow, it's awful. It smells like raw sewage. Lovely! People here did their share of staring and I keep walking proud as a peacock. She is beautiful, how can I not?
On our way down the left side of the hotel, Jason and I noticed a gated building which looks very interesting. We are not sure if it's an orphanage, but it's very questionable.
We did get some sad news today. The family from Newfoundland who is here with us in Hohhot is going to have to stay another week. Something to do with the power of attorney. This really sucks because our families have become very close. I am going to miss them so much.
Anyway, we are totally in love and can't wait to get back to Beijing. It's so rural here that even finding water and food is a chore.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Forever Family Day
I received an email from Emily and Jason this morning. Unfortunately, the Internet in Hohhot is not working very well -- we will all have to be patient and possibly wait until they return to Beijing for pictures. The most important part is that they are now a family of three!
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Yesterday, at 2pm, Madisyn arrived at our hotel, much to our surprise. We didn't know this would be the case until we were on our way to the hotel. We had 1 hour to prepare. We quickly got everything done and went to our room. We freshened up and headed to the lobby. Madisyn was waiting there with her Nanny from the orphanage. It took three tries to pick her up. When I did, she totally lost it. My heart shattered.
We did the paperwork and headed to our room. We stayed there until dinner.We had dinner with the other family and Madisyn did wonderful. Then, we came back to the room and got MISS DIVA ready for bed. Today we finished all the paperwork with the higher officials. That was kind of nerve wracking.
We are now broke - but so much richer!!! Madisyn did wonderful until about 3:30 today. She had a meltdown and so did Momma. It sucks seeing your little one cry and in pain and there is nothing you can do but let her work it through it.
We can't wait to get to Beijing and be with the other families.
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Yesterday, at 2pm, Madisyn arrived at our hotel, much to our surprise. We didn't know this would be the case until we were on our way to the hotel. We had 1 hour to prepare. We quickly got everything done and went to our room. We freshened up and headed to the lobby. Madisyn was waiting there with her Nanny from the orphanage. It took three tries to pick her up. When I did, she totally lost it. My heart shattered.
We did the paperwork and headed to our room. We stayed there until dinner.We had dinner with the other family and Madisyn did wonderful. Then, we came back to the room and got MISS DIVA ready for bed. Today we finished all the paperwork with the higher officials. That was kind of nerve wracking.
We are now broke - but so much richer!!! Madisyn did wonderful until about 3:30 today. She had a meltdown and so did Momma. It sucks seeing your little one cry and in pain and there is nothing you can do but let her work it through it.
We can't wait to get to Beijing and be with the other families.
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