Well unfortunately, the last day has not been much fun for us. First it was Makaila that had some stomach "issues" (Yuk!) and then me and finally Lisa. Some kind of nasty stomach virus we think and we mean nasty. Lisa was up all night and was recovering in bed today so it fell to me to take care of Makaila. Thankfully, she is starting to warm up to me and it was not a problem. I am now good at changing diapers, a skill I was always wanting to learn (not!).
Tomorrow we fly to Guanzhou for the last leg of our journey. We are staying at a very nice hotel there called the White Swan which hosts most families doing an adoption in China since everyone has to go to the U.S. consulate which is close to there. And there is a nice clinic there available to us and supposedly more Americanized food. Time to get some sleep but here are a couple of pictures from the last couple of days.
I am so sorry to hear the 3 of you have been under the weather. Better there than on the plane trip home. I am sure you are so excited to get back to the states. Traveling is fun, but it's more difficult with a small child because they don't have the luxuries of home to help keep them occupied. Did you guys bring a carrier/back pack to carry her on your back? Katie loved that when she was her age because she could see everything going on and when we took her off Roy's back we could just plop the carrier on the ground and it was like a walker without the wheels. Lisa has to get on the mailing list for the "First Step" catalogue that has all that cool stuff. Anyway, I am rambling. Get well you guys, your last couple of weeks has been highly stressed and now that you are complete your bodies are depleted of the needed stuff to fight off viruses. Rest whenever you can. Love, love, love the pics. She is more adorable every time we see a picture. P.S. The White Swan has a coffee shop!! How do I know this? I've been looking at all your hotels online trying to find you guys some decent coffee. Just call me a stalker or someone who needs to get a life. Katie said she will babysit anytime you guys need one. I told her she would be competing with Makaila's grandparents and she said okay, but do they speak Chinese? Neither does Katie so I have no clue what that was about. Anyway, have a safe flight to Guanzhou, baby's first airplane ride. Feel better! Love Anne, Roy and Katie
ReplyDeleteAwwwwww I feel so bad for you guys wish I was there to help you (I could have watched the baby hehehehe)Wish it was next week already so you can come home and eat and drink whatever you want. Give that precious little baby a big hug and kiss from me. Love you guys and hopefully I catch you on skype at least once.
ReplyDeleteOh, I can not tell you how happy I am to see a new post! I am sorry you were all sick, glad you are on the mend. I am happy to hear Makaila is warming up to you and that you learned a new skill Dennis :) Oh the joys of diaper changing, Charlie can tell you a few stories! The pictures are adorable, she gets cuter and cuter, if that is possible.
ReplyDeleteI really hope you get to eat some food you will enjoy! Love to all three of you from all of us here
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I felt so bad last nigth when I saw you on skype Dennis I could tell you were not feeling good and also worried, please make sure you drink...drink....drink don't dehydrate.....I am glad you will be on your way to the White Swan, things will be much better there, one more week and you will be coming home...We are looking forward to seeing your smiley faces when you get off the plane.Love and Kisses to you all...xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteoh, so sorry you got hit with a bug!! I pray you are all feeling better quickly... Guangzhou is a relief coming soon, I promise. It was stiffling hot for us one year ago, but it has Starbuck's and other "American" comforts. I love the picture of you three together! Finally together after such a long, long wait. Enjoy and I'll pray for a safe flight!
ReplyDeletep.s. "Jordan's" on Shamian Island is a nice stor, great squeeky shoes and he loves tourist's!
Lisa and Dennis, hello friends! sorry to hear about the "bug". Take care of each other. love and hugs to you and Mikaila, your friends, Cindy and Hjalmar Pachas
ReplyDeleteI second Mardi! Hopefully you will be doing much better in Guangzhou. I too loved seeing the pictures of your new family! Beautiful!! Also, "Lucy's" next to the White Swan does a pretty good job at making American food. Give it a try... I think you might like it. :)
ReplyDeleteYour family photo is great. You will be much happier in Guangzhou. My daughter had her fast taste of an American milkshake at Lucy's. (I can't believe I just confessed that) Enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteHope all of you are feeling better. Just another incident to add to your Gotcha story! So glad you posted the pictures--your first family picture is beautiful! And Makaila looks adorable in that little dress! We are counting the days until you come home. xoxox
ReplyDeleteSo glad I got to see you all this morning on skype. You all looked wonderful, and glad you're over "the crud". Loving the pictures! Makaila is too cute (I bet your jaw hurts from gritting your teeth huh Lisa). That little denim dress that you had her in is a adorable. I will be looking for you on skype. You'll be home in a week!! HOORAY!!!! Lots of love xoxoxoxox --Krissy
ReplyDeleteOh, boy ....The China Bug ...been there, done that. Luckily it's just usually a 24 thing. Hugs, Lori**
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