Consulate day, when we all go down to the US Consulate and swear on behalf of our infants, that we will become law abiding American citizens, or something like that. But first, you sit in a huge room with 100 other people for an hour or so until it is readily apparent that your infant is anything but a law-abiding citizen. They we are called up individually to sign something and show our passports for the 16th time. Then back on the bus.
We have Clara on a decent schedule, which entails three naps per day. She only got two today, though, so was asleep by 7:00. Andrea still not feeling well either. Went to dinner at Lucy’s, mostly due to lack of reasonably priced choices. Andrea got a baked potato. When she asked for more butter, she had a healthy dollop of Butter-flavored Crisco, which she of course discovered after slathering it on her potato.
Clara is doing well developmentally. She is ready to crawl and turns herself over again and again with ease. She is curious and loves making eye contact with just about anyone and smiling at them. She still prefers us when she is stressed or upset… so that is good.
The other day, the 9 babies is our travel group got together for the Red Couch photo. This is a big thing in China adoption. Before families leave for the states, all of the babies get their traditional Chinese dresses on and sit a red couch for a photo shoot. Clara was one of the first to start crying and the first to be rescued from the couch.
Oh, thank you for sharing that traditional photo!
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And while Clara may have needed to be rescued first, she also looks mighty content and happy in Mama's arms for the all group photo!!!!
Take care guys and hope Andrea is feeling better!!! Butter flavored Crisco?? Ack!
Love the photo of all the babies! We didn't do that when we were there, darn. She is just precious and I hope you continue updates when you return home. Blessings.
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