Wed my sister and brother in law took us to dinner for Gotcha day. Taco Bell which is of course Cheng's favorite place. We were surprised by Evan being there too so that was fun. If only Caleb had been there we'd have had a total China flash back! It amazes me how much this little boy has grown, learned, and loved over the last year. He still sticks whole pieces of food in his mouth, instead of taking bites. The little cookies we took are a good example. We keep telling him to take bites we have PLENTY of food, and no one else is going to try and take it from you. I think he had a pretty good life in the orphanage so I'm not sure where this behavior comes from. Could not even be related as I don't know much about orphanage life outside of the sheltered LOCC he was in. His unconditional love is amazing and inspiring. He truly forgives quickly and just LOVES... Such a wonderful example of the God himself we see in this boy everyday...
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| China flash back of Evan and Cheng |
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| Someone didn't want their picture taken |
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| Possible new style |
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| AMEN to that.. Everyday.. This is actually Kaleigh my coworkers sign but I think I need one too! |
Here's some flash backs to last year on 2.28 and 3.1 Thanks for riding the memory train!
Our first night! and 2.28.17
1 night down, many years to go.... 💓
Our evening was pretty quiet here. We did have to go out and get some new shoes for little brother. Not a big surprise since we also did the same for Nian. As we figured the difference between our first few hours/night between Nian and little brother are huge. Little slept thru the night, Nian was up every hour. He loves noodles, water, and juice. Not too fond of the tub and taking off his over sized cloths even though he was sweating. He went in the crib without much fuss and fell asleep holding my hand, or maybe I fell asleep holding his. And he's ALL about his Dada...... can't blame him there! He's so quiet yet BUSY.. 1 is 2, 2 is 4.. Um Shellee it's more like 2 is 8 with this guy lol. We are loving it though. He's busy in the sense that he's always doing something, not in the way of running all over.
He fell asleep in the carrier on the way to get new shoes, and Nian did as well in Joe's arms. Not sure what we were thinking waiting so long to go there. Luckily we didn't have anything too heavy to get. Little is talking more but we're not sure what he's saying. He let me snuggle with him a little bit this am, then it was right over to get Dada up. He did call me Mama yesterday when I got back to the room from doing paperwork, melted my heart.
He likes the stacking cups, and mini Jenga blocks. His face lit up and he got SO excited at see the block... He also likes his puffs and a mini water bottle. He is NOT fond of stuffed animals. and he has yet to drink/take his bottle. He took a few sips last night but that was it. He will shake his head No if he doesn't want/like something. He likes sitting on the little ledge by the window.
The orphanage director gave us a photo album and our memory stick filled with pictures and a few videos.
Nian was a really great big brother yesterday. He was so patient and understanding. We had a few melt downs later in the day but nothing our reassuring couldn't be and end to. Such BIG changes for him too. He's trying really hard to remember the new toys are little brothers and that just because little brother gets something doesn't mean he will too. We did get him a "Big Brother" lego gift so he loved putting that together.
We skyped with Grandma and Grandpa last night. Just need to get with Papa and Mimi. We all miss Isabel and are hoping to skype with Aunt Brenny and Uncle Brian soon so we can see our little girl. Little brother has had no exposure to animals so we're not sure how he'll be when we get home.
He started to cough a little bit last night so we gave him some cough medicine. Hoping we can get this before it gets too big. We figured this would happen which is why I brought a TON of cough syrup. We ran out last time.
He's curious to where Joe has gone, but thankfully has no interesting in going into the bathroom to verify he's there.. AND I just found out he's ticklish! Bahahahaha
Today we traveled to the civil service office, which is the same location we got our Nian. This time we were at a totally different location for Gotcha day. We got our official papers making him official our son!!! The officer there also thank us specifically for adopting a 2nd time. "hey we go where our children are!" then we headed back to the hotel for a few hours of rest before heading out to the passport office to get his picture taken. Which was no easy task as he fell asleep on the ride there and DID NOT want me to put him down. He was screaming, not really sure how they got such a good pic of him.. Then we walked around the corner to the actual passport office to apply for his passport.
In between we had a quick lunch that was awesome and HUGE.
Right now we are just hanging out in the room, well Joe is fast asleep and snoring. Me and little brother are going to go to Starbucks the order some dinner. We head out early tomorrow to visit the orphanage.
Thanks for all the prayers, love, and support. Talk to you soon..
Our evening was pretty quiet here. We did have to go out and get some new shoes for little brother. Not a big surprise since we also did the same for Nian. As we figured the difference between our first few hours/night between Nian and little brother are huge. Little slept thru the night, Nian was up every hour. He loves noodles, water, and juice. Not too fond of the tub and taking off his over sized cloths even though he was sweating. He went in the crib without much fuss and fell asleep holding my hand, or maybe I fell asleep holding his. And he's ALL about his Dada...... can't blame him there! He's so quiet yet BUSY.. 1 is 2, 2 is 4.. Um Shellee it's more like 2 is 8 with this guy lol. We are loving it though. He's busy in the sense that he's always doing something, not in the way of running all over.
He fell asleep in the carrier on the way to get new shoes, and Nian did as well in Joe's arms. Not sure what we were thinking waiting so long to go there. Luckily we didn't have anything too heavy to get. Little is talking more but we're not sure what he's saying. He let me snuggle with him a little bit this am, then it was right over to get Dada up. He did call me Mama yesterday when I got back to the room from doing paperwork, melted my heart.
He likes the stacking cups, and mini Jenga blocks. His face lit up and he got SO excited at see the block... He also likes his puffs and a mini water bottle. He is NOT fond of stuffed animals. and he has yet to drink/take his bottle. He took a few sips last night but that was it. He will shake his head No if he doesn't want/like something. He likes sitting on the little ledge by the window.
The orphanage director gave us a photo album and our memory stick filled with pictures and a few videos.
Nian was a really great big brother yesterday. He was so patient and understanding. We had a few melt downs later in the day but nothing our reassuring couldn't be and end to. Such BIG changes for him too. He's trying really hard to remember the new toys are little brothers and that just because little brother gets something doesn't mean he will too. We did get him a "Big Brother" lego gift so he loved putting that together.
We skyped with Grandma and Grandpa last night. Just need to get with Papa and Mimi. We all miss Isabel and are hoping to skype with Aunt Brenny and Uncle Brian soon so we can see our little girl. Little brother has had no exposure to animals so we're not sure how he'll be when we get home.
He started to cough a little bit last night so we gave him some cough medicine. Hoping we can get this before it gets too big. We figured this would happen which is why I brought a TON of cough syrup. We ran out last time.
He's curious to where Joe has gone, but thankfully has no interesting in going into the bathroom to verify he's there.. AND I just found out he's ticklish! Bahahahaha
Today we traveled to the civil service office, which is the same location we got our Nian. This time we were at a totally different location for Gotcha day. We got our official papers making him official our son!!! The officer there also thank us specifically for adopting a 2nd time. "hey we go where our children are!" then we headed back to the hotel for a few hours of rest before heading out to the passport office to get his picture taken. Which was no easy task as he fell asleep on the ride there and DID NOT want me to put him down. He was screaming, not really sure how they got such a good pic of him.. Then we walked around the corner to the actual passport office to apply for his passport.
In between we had a quick lunch that was awesome and HUGE.
Right now we are just hanging out in the room, well Joe is fast asleep and snoring. Me and little brother are going to go to Starbucks the order some dinner. We head out early tomorrow to visit the orphanage.
Thanks for all the prayers, love, and support. Talk to you soon..
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| The food in China is SO seriously good. You've no idea. Unless of course you've been there... |
3.1.14
Today I woke before the alarm and while I would have loved to have had some time to myself, little brother had other plans.. So we were all up around 5am. well all of us except Nian, lol. no surprise there.
We headed down to breakfast where Little brother promptly threw another fit about having to sit in the high chair. (insert eye roll here- seriously) I'm not sure what his issue is but last night Evan and I went to Starbucks and he, little brother no Evan, screamed I mean SCREAMED the whole was from our room to the lobby.. It was a good time.. He did not want to be in that stroller. I can't wait to get hi in his car seat when we get home, Lord help me!!!! Seriously you've no idea... I get the same reaction with a bib. OH and if he does't want to walk he just stops. Right where he is... in the middle of the subway while walking... and he's dead weight..... right there.. ugh... but I still love him.
We met our guide at 830 and headed to the subway, where yes we promptly stopped walking as mentioned above... We took that to the Zhengzhou train station and headed down to Zhumadian (sounds like Jew Man DiaN) where little brother was born. It was about 1 hour train ride. It was really windy here too. Some type of lightweight plywood knocked Joe in the head, luckily he had his hat on and it wasn't too bad. He thought someone threw something at him, until he saw the board floating down. Scary... So I don't think the train went as fast as it normally does.
We got down to Zhumadian and took taxi's to the orphanage. It's a very clean orphanage and the wind was still whipping everything around so the power was out. I wondered why the drive just slowed to look at the intersection, then kept going. but ya know they just do their own thing around here so who knows.. The LOCC (lily orphanage care center) was located on the 3rd floor of the orphanage. You can read more about the awesome LOCC HERE. The room was much the same as I had seem on other mom's posts, but a bit smaller I think than I was expecting. We barely made it into the room when the kids and nannies came around to see our little guy. It was a very special and emotion time for us, me especially. While every parent needs to make their own decision about an orphanage visitation we decided to go so we could see where he spent his life before us. And to meet the friends and nannies he was leaving behind. He was very excited to see the director who met us at the gate. I feared that due to his rough start the other day he would want to leave my arms for those he had know all his life. I soon found out how wrong I was and how my worry and fears were for nothing. When I tried to put him down to play with his friends he wanted no such thing, and at one point when I was kneeling next to him his favorite nanny picked him up and he wanted nothing of it and turn with outreached hands to me. And yes of course I cried. This women helped raise this little boy who is now ours. How can you not cry when he wants back into your arms. We are SO thankful for these women who love our kids like their own. And yes I'm crying now just writing about it.
Our visit was much shorter than I would have liked but we had enough time to get what we went there for. We also dropped off some donations, and a few care packages from other mama's. We were told all but 2 of the children in his room had families coming for there. This made me sad to hear. All but 2......
Nian was really good, but nervous at first. After our visit we headed to little's finding spot. We thank God that it was a very busy place, so we know he wasn't there for long. Quick stop for pictures then back to the train station for the ride home, Again the strong winds delayed the train and then we were slow moving for half the ride. The good news on this part of the trip was that we went right through LouHe which is where Nian was born so we were able to get some good pictures of his city. And he got to see it too.
We got back to the hotel around 230pm relaxed a bit and went back to the noodle shop for some food. This boy is just like his brother was when we go him... when he's done with something he's ready to go. He doesn't want to wait and if he has to he will throw a fit. A FIT.... good times...
Nian and little brother are so different yet a lot alike. I forgot how hard this can be. and I mean HARD the kind that makes you break down a bawl hard.. Yeah i kind of hit my emotional limit the other night and just sobbed. I know it won't always be like this and that it won't even be like this for too much longer, but boy my heart, mind, and soul was just so warn down I couldn't take another second. I am SO thankful for this wonderful man who I call Husband, and this beautiful caring boy who is now a big brother. They certainly bring me comfort whenever I need it.
Nian has been SO great this trip. He, like us, has so many adjustments to make with the addition of little brother. While he's 2.5 years old, he doesn't always behave like one, which is totally to be expected. I need to remember that, just like I need to remember Nian is only 4. I do know this boy has the cutest smile, the sweetest laugh when you get to hear it and he just LOVES the escalator. You should see how excited he gets when we are walking toward one. He loves me to carry him, but damn once he sees that escalator he wants to get down NOW,,,,, lol. Then he gets so excited when we're done.
Here is some pictures of our day today. Tomorrow and Friday we have free days so we're heading over to the Museum, it's free.. and more importantly it has DINOSAURS!! Roar..... Someone is super excited to see them all. Then we'll have a group meeting where we'll get our official finalized adoption papers to go over. 3 sets of each set of papers.
Thanks for all the continues love, support and prayers. We will be skyping with my parents tomorrow morning, which would be Wed night for you all. Once we do we'll be sharing little brothers name.
We headed down to breakfast where Little brother promptly threw another fit about having to sit in the high chair. (insert eye roll here- seriously) I'm not sure what his issue is but last night Evan and I went to Starbucks and he, little brother no Evan, screamed I mean SCREAMED the whole was from our room to the lobby.. It was a good time.. He did not want to be in that stroller. I can't wait to get hi in his car seat when we get home, Lord help me!!!! Seriously you've no idea... I get the same reaction with a bib. OH and if he does't want to walk he just stops. Right where he is... in the middle of the subway while walking... and he's dead weight..... right there.. ugh... but I still love him.
We met our guide at 830 and headed to the subway, where yes we promptly stopped walking as mentioned above... We took that to the Zhengzhou train station and headed down to Zhumadian (sounds like Jew Man DiaN) where little brother was born. It was about 1 hour train ride. It was really windy here too. Some type of lightweight plywood knocked Joe in the head, luckily he had his hat on and it wasn't too bad. He thought someone threw something at him, until he saw the board floating down. Scary... So I don't think the train went as fast as it normally does.
We got down to Zhumadian and took taxi's to the orphanage. It's a very clean orphanage and the wind was still whipping everything around so the power was out. I wondered why the drive just slowed to look at the intersection, then kept going. but ya know they just do their own thing around here so who knows.. The LOCC (lily orphanage care center) was located on the 3rd floor of the orphanage. You can read more about the awesome LOCC HERE. The room was much the same as I had seem on other mom's posts, but a bit smaller I think than I was expecting. We barely made it into the room when the kids and nannies came around to see our little guy. It was a very special and emotion time for us, me especially. While every parent needs to make their own decision about an orphanage visitation we decided to go so we could see where he spent his life before us. And to meet the friends and nannies he was leaving behind. He was very excited to see the director who met us at the gate. I feared that due to his rough start the other day he would want to leave my arms for those he had know all his life. I soon found out how wrong I was and how my worry and fears were for nothing. When I tried to put him down to play with his friends he wanted no such thing, and at one point when I was kneeling next to him his favorite nanny picked him up and he wanted nothing of it and turn with outreached hands to me. And yes of course I cried. This women helped raise this little boy who is now ours. How can you not cry when he wants back into your arms. We are SO thankful for these women who love our kids like their own. And yes I'm crying now just writing about it.
Our visit was much shorter than I would have liked but we had enough time to get what we went there for. We also dropped off some donations, and a few care packages from other mama's. We were told all but 2 of the children in his room had families coming for there. This made me sad to hear. All but 2......
Nian was really good, but nervous at first. After our visit we headed to little's finding spot. We thank God that it was a very busy place, so we know he wasn't there for long. Quick stop for pictures then back to the train station for the ride home, Again the strong winds delayed the train and then we were slow moving for half the ride. The good news on this part of the trip was that we went right through LouHe which is where Nian was born so we were able to get some good pictures of his city. And he got to see it too.
We got back to the hotel around 230pm relaxed a bit and went back to the noodle shop for some food. This boy is just like his brother was when we go him... when he's done with something he's ready to go. He doesn't want to wait and if he has to he will throw a fit. A FIT.... good times...
Nian and little brother are so different yet a lot alike. I forgot how hard this can be. and I mean HARD the kind that makes you break down a bawl hard.. Yeah i kind of hit my emotional limit the other night and just sobbed. I know it won't always be like this and that it won't even be like this for too much longer, but boy my heart, mind, and soul was just so warn down I couldn't take another second. I am SO thankful for this wonderful man who I call Husband, and this beautiful caring boy who is now a big brother. They certainly bring me comfort whenever I need it.
Nian has been SO great this trip. He, like us, has so many adjustments to make with the addition of little brother. While he's 2.5 years old, he doesn't always behave like one, which is totally to be expected. I need to remember that, just like I need to remember Nian is only 4. I do know this boy has the cutest smile, the sweetest laugh when you get to hear it and he just LOVES the escalator. You should see how excited he gets when we are walking toward one. He loves me to carry him, but damn once he sees that escalator he wants to get down NOW,,,,, lol. Then he gets so excited when we're done.
Here is some pictures of our day today. Tomorrow and Friday we have free days so we're heading over to the Museum, it's free.. and more importantly it has DINOSAURS!! Roar..... Someone is super excited to see them all. Then we'll have a group meeting where we'll get our official finalized adoption papers to go over. 3 sets of each set of papers.
Thanks for all the continues love, support and prayers. We will be skyping with my parents tomorrow morning, which would be Wed night for you all. Once we do we'll be sharing little brothers name.
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| OH DC I miss you and your Metro.... |
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| lol I have no idea what my look was about |
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| Nian 50 % of the trip... |
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| His favorite Nanny |
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| back to me after 2 seconds. |
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| Feel free to cut across traffic and drive on the wrong side of the road. |
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| Screw it that double yellow is just a "suggestion" anyway RIGHT??? |
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