Kristy and Mark's little girl Ellie feeding Sophie.
At the teahouse.
Larry went to the paperwork party yesterday afternoon and said it was anything but. He was gone for 2 1/2 hours and he said it was pretty stressful. But we're glad its done now. Last night we went for a group dinner at a Japanese restaurant. I know what you're thinking. "You went to China to have Japanese food?" Our guide suggested it and it was right in our hotel building. It was the same style of dining that Benihana has. So we thought it would be similar. Larry really liked it but I wasn't so keen on it. It was good food but the flavors are completely different from Americanized-Japanese food. Sophie loves fried rice but she didn't eat much of it last night.
Today we went to a Museum and a Chinese tea house. We were told the proper way to make tea (according to the Chinese) and tried a few teas. They were stronger than what we Americans are used to. It was interesting but too spendy to buy anything. On a side note; why can't Chinese people regulate their indoor temperatures? Its either 80-85 degrees or no heat at all. We have been roasting in all of our hotel rooms, busses and airplanes and freezing in the stores.
Sophie is now taking baths by herself! She will sit in the bath tub and take a bath without anyone in the tub with her. She doesn't like changing clothes but if we can make a game of it, we can get her changed pretty quickly. She still doesn't like having her diaper changed though. It takes both of us to get it done. But we did make a discovery quite by accident. When we were at the airport to fly from Harbin to Guanzhou, Larry took Sophie to a handicap bathroom to change her diaper. There was an elderly lady attendant there and Larry asked her where he could change her. She took Sophie in her arms and changed her diaper while holding her. I didn't even know you could do that. Sophie didn't make a peep. We are thinking maybe her Nana used to change her that way. So anytime she has a wet diaper only we change her while holding her (if she won't stand on her own).
It's so cute! Sophie will call me "Mama" and hold her arms out to be held. She says "Dada" sometimes but will call Larry "Mama" too.
Stacy
3 comments:
So, she does know English? Isn't it awesome how quick she attached to both of you? She reminds me of Shelley in her pictures how she "hams" it up for the camera. I love you guys and hope all is well. ANG MOE
p.s are you guys reading these?
Well Momma, you can teach us something back here on changing diapers!Never heard of that way,but you are right, that is what she is used to! Brilliant of you!I knew you were the smartest ones!I can't wait to see you, and hug you all! Have a wonderful day, and try some raisins each day for Sophia on the #2 problem.Love you Lots, MOM
Momma & Dada!! How wonderful!! Now all I have to work on is AUNTIE! I cannot believe it is almost time for you to be home again! We miss you all and love you all!
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