It is hard to believe that only 48 short hours ago, this little munchkin of a girl was put into our arms. We were talking tonight in the hallway party (our second so far) about how if it feels different from having a biological child (Austin) or adopted (Ryleigh) and I was really worried about that, but no, it doesnt feel different at all, it feels very much the same, only instead of being at the hospital, we are in a hotel!!
Today we went to a big department store in Guangzhou called Grand Buy, it wasn't "all that", but we got Ryleigh some little red boots that were about $10, and very soft leather and cute. We also went to pizza hut with the Vanderhoff family from New jersey for lunch. The pizza was yummy. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE look at the pictures (click on any one of them) to see the salad bar. They had a salad bar (one trip for 28 Yuan (that's about 3.50US). Craig Vanderhoff and I were waiting to get salad, and the local Chinese people getting salad. They would make a circle of watermelon wedges, then they put mayonaise or thousand island on, then raisins, or corn or peas, etc...and then more watermelon, repeat the layers...until it was like the size of a whole watermelon. STRANGE! We were cracking up, and I made Mark go and take a picture, poor guy, so you could all see the spectacle of the watermelon mayonaise concoction!
We had the afternoon free, and had a nice nap, and then group dinner at a local Cantonese restaurant. The guides ask you what you would like, and make suggestions for each table. It was pretty good. Some of the things didn't look great, but the brocolli was out of this world. Ryleigh loved it and the rice and congee. At least one of my children will eat brocolli without a fight!
Tonight we gave Ryleigh a bath and then went down to the end of a hall for a block party. The hotel is wide in the middle and skinny at the ends, so there is a big open space where it joins, right down the end from our room. Most of the families are on this floor, and it's just wonderful to see the babies together. They are all doing great. Ryleigh is the only one running, though, and one of the smallest, and definitel the darkest hair and skin. She is so funny!!! And easy to make smile.
When we were walking back from the restaurant tonight, I was holding her and saying "mama" and then she was saying it over and over, and then I said "dada" and she said that too. Oh, and if she see's a shoe, she wants it on her foot, NOW! She is a shoe girl!!!
Thursday, February 23, 2006
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4 comments:
I agree with your observation about the differences between biological and adopted children. The ways your kids come to you may be different ...and the "labor pains" may be different ...but the end result and your feelings are exactly the same. The elation you have when you see them for the first time is exactly the same.
As for the shoe wardrobe ...Ryleigh, you go girl!
BTW - Didn't see the watermelon tower in your pix, but did see the pictures of you and Ryleigh on the couch by the window. What beautiful shots!
And I love the playroom at the White Swan. Our hotel didn't have one, so we asked room svc for extra comforters and spread them all over the floor and made our own with all the toys we brought. But that room is neat.
Your pix are great - Can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.
Shelley
This is my first visit to your site. Congratulations on your daughter. We are adopting a daughter from China (LID 1/23/06). We, like you, have a biological son. He's seven and wants to travel with us. I have worried about he will feel, but also how we will feel too. Its good to hear that you felt the same connection right away with Ryleigh.
I can't wait to hear more about your trip. I appreciate you sharing your experience with those of us waiting.
Caroline
www.hawkssister.blogspot.com
Mama and Dada what wonderful words. She sure is a cutie. Congratulations.
I cried when I found your blog! Congratulations! And thank you for sharing your experiences. We have just decided to adopt from China, so the journey is just beginning for us. I don't have any biological children, but just having another person confirm that once you have your baby in your arms, it doesn't matter if you gave birth to them or not has helped ease some of my heartache.
Thank you again - and best wishes for your future together. :)
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