We are learning more about our little Mika everyday. Who knew the girl could down 5 tangerines in one setting? Or that bananas are her favorite food? Or that she won't have any part of drinking milk or formula? We discovered that somebody must have taught her how to say "bye bye" and wave. She is responding to her name now - which is a good thing since we can't pronounce her real name! Despite the big bag of toys she has to play with, a fork covered in plastic from KFC is her favorite toy. And have I mentioned the volume of her snoring and crying??!!
We started our christmas day by going to the People's Park - it was so refreshing! Since everyone lives in apartments here, they build these incredible parks where people come to walk, excerecise, do tai chi, play cards, badmiton and simply hang out with each other. We love seeing all ages of people just being with each other. We got looks from several people, number one because we are blonde and light brown haired. (If you want to feel like a movie star, come to China!) But people also stared or stopped us because we did not clothe our daughter adequately. What that means in China is that we didn't have 5 layers of puffy clothing on her, and we made the mistake of letting some skin show near her ankle - whoops!
We also visitied a porcelain shop as this province, Jiangxi, provides all the porcelain for China. And, of course, we got to stop at KFC for our Christmas lunch! After a little nap, Mika and I went out for a walk around the city - I love all the different sights, sounds and smells...well, maybe not the smells. People were extremely friendly and were waving to Mika and trying to get her to smile. Our little bunny is pretty shy, so I was happy to see her interact with some people.
Our Christmas dinner was "spaghetti" at the western restaurant here at the hotel, and then we headed up to our room to play until bedtime. Speaking of bedtime, that is our biggest challenge right now. Because Mika cries so loudly, we can't let her cry for any length of time. She always wants to be near us, so putting her in the crib has not been a happy thing for her. At home, we would just let her get used to soothing herself to sleep, but her, we can't. We tried for to let her cry for about 7 minutes a couple nights ago and guess what happened? The people in the room next to us started banging on the wall and turned up the volumed on the t.v. Again, whoops! So, little Mika is having to fall sleep in our arms, or come in bed with us if she starts wailing in the middle of the night. Did I mention I'm a light sleeper??!!
Today we are flying out to Guangzhou to meet up with the rest of our travel group. Our American Consulate is there, and we will be doing lots of appointments and paperwork while we're there. And I'm sure we'll find time for some shopping, too!
We started our christmas day by going to the People's Park - it was so refreshing! Since everyone lives in apartments here, they build these incredible parks where people come to walk, excerecise, do tai chi, play cards, badmiton and simply hang out with each other. We love seeing all ages of people just being with each other. We got looks from several people, number one because we are blonde and light brown haired. (If you want to feel like a movie star, come to China!) But people also stared or stopped us because we did not clothe our daughter adequately. What that means in China is that we didn't have 5 layers of puffy clothing on her, and we made the mistake of letting some skin show near her ankle - whoops!
We also visitied a porcelain shop as this province, Jiangxi, provides all the porcelain for China. And, of course, we got to stop at KFC for our Christmas lunch! After a little nap, Mika and I went out for a walk around the city - I love all the different sights, sounds and smells...well, maybe not the smells. People were extremely friendly and were waving to Mika and trying to get her to smile. Our little bunny is pretty shy, so I was happy to see her interact with some people.
Our Christmas dinner was "spaghetti" at the western restaurant here at the hotel, and then we headed up to our room to play until bedtime. Speaking of bedtime, that is our biggest challenge right now. Because Mika cries so loudly, we can't let her cry for any length of time. She always wants to be near us, so putting her in the crib has not been a happy thing for her. At home, we would just let her get used to soothing herself to sleep, but her, we can't. We tried for to let her cry for about 7 minutes a couple nights ago and guess what happened? The people in the room next to us started banging on the wall and turned up the volumed on the t.v. Again, whoops! So, little Mika is having to fall sleep in our arms, or come in bed with us if she starts wailing in the middle of the night. Did I mention I'm a light sleeper??!!
Today we are flying out to Guangzhou to meet up with the rest of our travel group. Our American Consulate is there, and we will be doing lots of appointments and paperwork while we're there. And I'm sure we'll find time for some shopping, too!
5 comments:
Mika is so darling! Love the pictures. Connor gave her a big smile and says hello Mika! He can't wait to meet his new friend.
Have fun in Guangzhou!
Julie
Congratulations! What an awesome Christmas present. We were forwarded your blog from a family member who attends Hacienda Heights Baptist Church. We brought our Jiangxi girl home in September! She is from SWI Poyang County and named Sinclair Bo-Zheng. I think we stayed at the same hotel in Nanchang, because we also walked across the street for Gotcha Day. Is it the Galactic Peace Hotel? If you get a chance, you must visit the Tengwang Pavilion before you leave Nanchang. God bless!
Hey Dundore's,
She's beautiful!!! We're sooooooo happy for you guy's! What a way to spend the holidays. We can't wait for you all to get back home to meet Mika. Blessings and safe travel to you all!
Ryan & Ashley
Rich and Heather! Mika is absolutely adorable!!!! Congratulations! Thanks so much for sending the blog info. Can't believe she's teething right now. will absolutely be praying for the crying and the pain in her little mouth to DECREASE!! Carly just went through teething about 3 weeks ago, and it was BRUTAL for 4 nights. I thought both of us were going crazy. how old is Mika? How did you choose her darling name??? Love you guys! Thanks for "choosing" that sweet girl. What a great, great gift!
Rich and Heather! Mika is absolutely adorable!!!! Congratulations! Thanks so much for sending the blog info. Can't believe she's teething right now. will absolutely be praying for the crying and the pain in her little mouth to DECREASE!! Carly just went through teething about 3 weeks ago, and it was BRUTAL for 4 nights. I thought both of us were going crazy. how old is Mika? How did you choose her darling name??? Love you guys! Thanks for "choosing" that sweet girl. What a great, great gift!
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