4 days to go!

Well, it is Monday evening here in Guangzhou. We have 4 nights to go before we begin our long journey home. I cannot wait to begin a routine. I wonder if Nina thinks this is how we live and that there is a giant breakfast buffet available every morning.

Today went well and not so well. Clinic Day. And the actual exams went well, no problem. Then there was a long pause. Nina-Li is allergic to eggs and she needed 5 shots. Well, when I mentioned this, they were (as I was) concerned because some shots are in egg solution. So, they had to do research to find out exactly what the allergy was and if she can take two of them. So, we waited, and waited. She didn't like that wait. She was sad because Dawson and Grumpers went to go somewhere & they are who she is attaching to the strongest right now. Which triggered her wanting her nanny, which triggered...you got it....the tears. So, we went ahead and got 3 shots and they said she may have to return for the other two. Lovely. After she successfully finished the shots (with a lot of tears) I had a plan. Barbie. We got an adoption Barbie with a white mommy and an Asian baby. Unfortunately I don't resemble this Barbie, and would like to know what mom would wear the outfit she's wearing. However, I was able to negotiate with her when she stopped crying she got Barbie. Score one for mom.

So, we left and returned to the hotel and all was well. We played and went shopping. I let her choose her Chinese dress to purchase, which included a little skirt that has tulle on it. She was pretty happy for the rest of the day. She's a normal 7 year old. It is fun watch her just be a sweet little girl. She plays with all of us a little through out the day. When we tell her no and she will whine, but no is no. Like no you may not run through the restaurant or no you may not run in the street. But, she'll get it.

We realize that with almost every experience we give her, it is probably her first. First restaurant dinners, park visits, tomorrows zoo visit, Wednesday's river boat ride, etc. So, that is fun. It must be a lot for her to take in.

Tomorrow we are going to the zoo/safari in Guangzhou and then from there going to the US Consulate for our oath appointment. We cannot take anything in except our passports. No cameras, purses, etc.

Then Wednesday we go on on the river boat cruise on the Pearl River.

Thursday is mostly a free day and packing day.

Nina is getting closer to Bill. She doesn't want tickles, hugs or kisses. Who can blame her, she has only known us for 8 days. But, she interacts and plays with everyone now. She is responding well to Nina as her name. Mornings are not her best time of the day. She becomes a cute giggly girl after 11 or 12. And is pretty good for the rest of the day. At the orphanage she had a two hour nap supposedly everyday. at 12:30. Since joining the McNay's she's had two naps. Which she seems to be handling fine. A daily nap would be difficult with our schedule, but if I find she needs one once we get in routine, that is what we will do.

Love to you all.