Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Just realized after that last post . . .

I didn't update you on Delaney.   Sorry!  She us doing well, and now warming up to Baba (Larry), although Mama has been the favorite so it's been harder to accomplish much on the computer to keep you informed.  But I honestly don't mind, I'd much rather be a Mom than a blogger!
The first night she fell asleep on my chest laying on the couch and slept through the night only whimpering once and quickly (within 4 steps) was back to sleep on my shoulder.  We gave her a super quick bath that night too as she was a little frightened and holding to the side of the tub.  She are well at breakfast on Monday and we headed off to make the whole adoption legal.  She officially became a Saunders on Monday.  She opened up more on Monday night and Tuesday but then had a bad belly ache and we all layer in bed and cried and rubbed her belly, before bedtime we needed housekeeping to empty our trash.  I know, too much info but the first "movement" is a big deal when your Little One is this stressed and has experienced so many changes.  Wednesday was much better and cooler here, making it easier to carry her around and she is tolerating the stroller more.  We got more smile last night and she pirated a lot with her books, photo album and stacking cups.  We have toured a lot very day so we are on a tight schedule until about noon or a little later and our days start early.
The three of us braved a shopping mall last night and we're able to make it work with gesturing, pointing, and nodding.  We have had pizza hut delivered a couple times and have had McD's and Burger King as well.  We have had some traditional Chinese food and it's been good too, nothing too scary and mostly recognizable.
Delaney has enjoyed being out and about and watches everything so closely.  The kisses and grins are coming more often.  We are so blessed! The shop owners comment on how beautiful she is ( as our guide has translated)  sons some speak in broken English. They are surprised when webcast she's been with us 3 days.
Today we are visiting her orphanage but will definitely follow her lead. One if us is likely to stay in van with her and take turns.  We've already talked with our guide of our plans.  We don't want a set back but we would like as much of her history as we can get.  Please pray today is smooth and we are able to meet her needs emotionally.  I'll try later with some pics, I promise.

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