The most common question we had this CHRISTmas season was “Will be
his first Christmas?". Well I can't really say for sure if it was or
not. While Christian's are a minority in China, they do exist. I
couldn't tell you if his foster family was or not, or even if they still
celebrated Christmas. I know a few atheists that celebrate Christmas.
Which I find to be funny cuz you can't have Christmas without Christ!! So
who knows? Maybe his foster family had a tree and they exchanged gifts.
I do remember seeing a lot of Santa decorations while we were there, and
I know other families who traveled in Dec took pictures by the hotels Christmas
trees.
Nian seemed to enjoy our time together at
home, and time spent with family as well. At times I think the 3 of us
felt a bit overwhelmed by all the goings on we had. We're use to it being just
the 3 of us most of the time, and not really going anywhere when we're
together. I was joining Nian on Monday morning with the whining noooo about
having to go back to work.
Christmas Eve Nian helped me do some
cooking and baking. Joe got out of work early and we headed to his
parents for his family Christmas. Nian had a good time hanging out with cousins
he doesn’t see often and of course Grandpa was there. He got to play with Lego’s for the first time
and LOVED them. I see lots of Lego’s in
our future for my boys!
Christmas morning was very relaxing for
us. Joe got to sleep in (surprise lol) while Nian and I just hung out and
opened his stocking. Santa sure did fit a lot into that little stocking
of his. I of course taped the whole thing so baba could watch once he was
up. My sisters had fun watching it too. And I heard a new word from
him so that was fun to share as well! We opened presents, and headed off
to church. He did really well in service, until about his normal spot in
the sermon then we headed to the nursery. I am very thankful that they have a
speaker in there so I can hear the service. It's the best of both worlds!
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| THIS is why I DON'T wear nylons or dresses! |
We were able to come home and relax a bit
before heading to my parents for the afternoon. He had a great time playing
with his cousins and actually ate pretty well too. It's hit or miss with
that boy! A long few days with a lot of new experiences. I'm glad he
didn't get too overwhelmed by it all. He stayed engaged for the most part
which is a big step compared when we first got home and were around a large
group of people. He also had a big day of learning to share!
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| this was after a major melt down about sharing |
We are looking forward to celebrating the New Year with Nian, then
Gotcha day and all the 1 year anniversary days from China. Not to mention Chinese New Year (Feb 8, 2016). One of the local home study agencies invited
us to their Chinese New Year celebration.
I’m hoping we’ll be able to go.
One of our fellow travel families will be heading back to China to
bring their daughter home. How fun for
them if it was on the same time frame as we all went earlier this year. Our friends Kristen and James who are waiting to meet their child. Many prayers go out to both families, as well as another fellow travel family who bring their daughter home in April or May, and our
dear friends Aunt Bev and Uncle Adam who are waiting to meeting their
daughter. We pray they get their match
with her soon!
We hope you all have a Safe and Wonderful New Year! And that God blessings you and ministers to
your needs!
Talk to you next year! ;-)
I love saying that lol.
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