Hello Everyone!
Yesterday we arrived at the famous White Swan. Man, it is adoption central here! So far we are enjoying our stay here. However, we do miss the Shangri-La in Wuhan a lot. It was not as crowded and much more personable. The White Swan seems more like a processing plant. Gi is doing fine so far. She does have a runny nose and a little cough which I think I gave to her. We are finding out that she is a little firecracker with a very stubborn streak. We think that her foster parents may have spoiled her a bit. Sorry but I don't have any pictures to post today. Ever since becoming parents in a foreign country, the camera is not a priority. Kim, you were right. I desparately need a stroller to transport Gi around. My arms, back and hips are so sore from carrying her everywhere. Ron just went out to bargain his way to a cheap stroller. A couple more observations I would like to share:
1. The shirt that I wear on any given day has become the Kleenex tissue for Gi's snot, tears and soggy food droppings as well as a pull-up mechanism for her to get me to hold her.
2. Rice crackers have become the "shut-up" cookie. When Gi doesn't really want to be held by Ron and starts to fuss, we just give her a rice cracker and she is a happy camper.
3. Bed-head is quite o.k. on baby and mommy.
4. Nap time is a commodity not be messed with.
AND
5. Parenting is definitely a two-person job. It is tough!!!!
Welcome! We started this blog to keep our family and friends informed of our journey to Gigi and subsequently our life with her. Enjoy!
Mighty Munch
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2 comments:
Hey guys....just add another stroller to the 12 you have already. In the end when you are traveling by plane it will be helpful. The White Swan is definilty a different experience but it is nice to see all the happy families especially at the great breakfast buffet. Make sure to try the French Toast it is good. We have seen a lot of pictures of baby and Ron but hardly any of you and Baby ( we dont care about bed head) Please make sure Ron takes some photos of you with the baby.
Happy Shopping. Todd says negotiate everything. I know you can do it Ana especially for those shoes.
XOXOXOXO
The Van Clan
Ana and Ron,
As your always, your blogs are quite entertaining. Your daughter gets cuter and cuter with each picture you take!
I see that you have learned very quickly the importance of a bribe!!! Whatever it takes (within reason, of course) to get your child to comply with your wishes is always worth its weight in gold.
I also found it prudent not to spend a lot of money on clothing or accessories (during the time that Brittany was living with me) since everything was either going to get dirty or broken anyway...
You have many more wonderful experiences ahead of you! You'll have lots more to blog about!!!
Hugs,
Jessica
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