I'm sorry I haven't posted to the blog. We either have problems connecting to our VPN (china has blogger blocked) or we have problems with the hotel Internet.
Things are going really well. Judah has adjusted beautifully and is such a perfect addition to our family. The 'honeymoon' is over with Benjamin though. If he had his way we would leave his little brother behind and he would be the baby again. We have good times and bad times there but that is to be expected. Judah has really done well with Benjamin but not so much the other way. Now Samuel and Judah have paired up. They hold hands when walking (so darn cute) and will randomly hug each other while playing. And they play very well together. Mercy is just busy mothering (aka bossing) all the boys around. And then tattling when things aren't working in her favor. But she is also very sweet to Judah. I think she may be feeling a bit of a pinch because her and Samuel are usually inseparable but his attention has been directed more towards Judah.
We leave in a day and a half. I will miss being in china but I won't miss living in a hotel room and eating out so much. I really look forward to parenting my kids the old fashion way.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
VPN challenges
We have had some challenges with our VPN. And we can't download a new one from here because VPN sites are blocked for obvious reasons. Anyway we are now in Guangzhou and it seems like its working better. At least for now.
Our trip here was easy and uneventful. Which is always good when traveling with kids. Judah did great on the airplane. He seemed to 'wake up' and has started interacting more with us. And also showing more affection. He is such a happy little guy and very easy going. He definitely has his moments, as we all do, but overall he has done absolutely amazing. He is a chatterbox. We really miss having Daniel with us. He would interpret for us but now we have to do sign language and have him take us to what he wants. During lunch today he said "I want more" as clear as can be. Took us by surprise. But his language skills really are advanced for his age so I suspect he will pick up English super fast.
Our trip here was easy and uneventful. Which is always good when traveling with kids. Judah did great on the airplane. He seemed to 'wake up' and has started interacting more with us. And also showing more affection. He is such a happy little guy and very easy going. He definitely has his moments, as we all do, but overall he has done absolutely amazing. He is a chatterbox. We really miss having Daniel with us. He would interpret for us but now we have to do sign language and have him take us to what he wants. During lunch today he said "I want more" as clear as can be. Took us by surprise. But his language skills really are advanced for his age so I suspect he will pick up English super fast.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Day 2
We had a busy day today and judah did so well with all the running around you have to do to finalize the adoption. Some provinces do it all in the same building. But not this one. It as pretty tiring to say the least and he handled it like a trouper. He is fitting right in with the boys and they love him. Especially Benjamin. Judah and Benjamin are both from Kunming. I prayed they would have a special connection and my prayers are being answered. Samuel and Mercy are so close and lost without each other. And I really want Benj and Judah to share that closeness. Benj goes up and randomly hugs Judah. This morning he wiggled his way behind him and wrapped his arms and legs around him and they both just laughed and laughed. Such a cute moment.
Little prince did show his stubborn side today. This is actually good. It shows he is getting more comfortable with us. Plus he only had a short nap (as seen in one of the pictures below - all the kids gathered around the bed and watched him sleep) and his entire life has changed in the past 24 to 36 hours. It's amazing what a child can endure that most adults can not.
Our younger 4 kids were born with limb differences affecting all 4 limbs. Mercy, Benjamin and Judah have the same 'syndrome' so there is a similar ness in their hands and feet. Benj keeps holding Judah's hands and examining them. And when Mercy saw his feet, she said 'his feet are like one', with a sense of wonder in her voice. A sweet moment.
Well everyone is tucked away in dream land and I need to do the same. Pray for our little guy as the days go one that he will know we love him and that he can trust us. And mostly that he will know the love of his Heavenly Father as he grows up.
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Little prince did show his stubborn side today. This is actually good. It shows he is getting more comfortable with us. Plus he only had a short nap (as seen in one of the pictures below - all the kids gathered around the bed and watched him sleep) and his entire life has changed in the past 24 to 36 hours. It's amazing what a child can endure that most adults can not.
Our younger 4 kids were born with limb differences affecting all 4 limbs. Mercy, Benjamin and Judah have the same 'syndrome' so there is a similar ness in their hands and feet. Benj keeps holding Judah's hands and examining them. And when Mercy saw his feet, she said 'his feet are like one', with a sense of wonder in her voice. A sweet moment.
Well everyone is tucked away in dream land and I need to do the same. Pray for our little guy as the days go one that he will know we love him and that he can trust us. And mostly that he will know the love of his Heavenly Father as he grows up.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Ok for some reason I can't get the video to post. And the captions aren't showing up. The I wrote a long post describing the day and it disappeared. So in short all went well. Judah had a hard time at first but quickly settled into our family like he has always been with us. All the kids are fighting over who gets to sit with him. He is so smart and talks a lot. He points at something and says the Chinese word, them I say the English word and he repeats it back. He even pointed at me and said mama. AMAZING!!! He is so Adorable and so sweet. I think having the other kids with us has helped him feel more at ease.
After filling out the adoption paperwork we headed back to our hotel and then to dinner. The video was of him laughing at dinner. It was so cute and I really wish I could get it to load. He has the cutest little laugh. After dinner we went back to the hotel and played. Then a snack and now all FOUR babies are fast asleep.
What an amazing day. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!
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After filling out the adoption paperwork we headed back to our hotel and then to dinner. The video was of him laughing at dinner. It was so cute and I really wish I could get it to load. He has the cutest little laugh. After dinner we went back to the hotel and played. Then a snack and now all FOUR babies are fast asleep.
What an amazing day. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!
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