A Small Step Back

Monday morning did not start off will with Lily waking up and crying for her nanny. I held her, but she was mad. She threw the toy I gave her and waved her hand at me like she did that first day. She did let me hold and comfort her though. She did feel a little warm and still had a low grade fever. We think her anger and sadness was a combination of not feeling well, and me leaving yesterday. She did do better as the morning wore on and the motrin took effect.

Later that morning, I had to take her to the medical exam office to have her TB test read. That turned out fine. Then it was back to the hotel lobby to complete the paperwork for her adoption on the U.S. side and to receive her visa. After that we joined Ruben and the boys for lunch in the room.

We didn't have any plans the rest of the day, so after naps, we walked the island and checked out a few shops. We had to go back to Jenny's as Alex had talked about all the gifts he got there. Then it was on to dinner, and bed.

Lily perked up as the day went on. She stuck close to me, but there was no more crying. The big news for her was that she got new sandals! She finally let me take the sandals off she wore from the orphanage (which were 2 sizes too small), and put on a new pair. They're still the type that make the squeaky noise when she walks, although we'll probably be removing the squeaker once we get home. She even let me take them off at night, and went to bed without them on! Big step for our little girl.

Tomorrow is a big day as we'll be going to the Safari Park. The kids are really looking forward to seeing all the animals.

This morning I got some smiles, as Alex was standing behind me.

The kid's bedroom

The family room

Our bedroom

Unlike Nanchang, scooters are not allowed in Guangzhou because of the traffic. You do see a lot of bikes on the island though.

Taking a walk by the not very clean river, although we did see people fishing here.

More statues to pose by. We're trying to hit every statue on the island!

Lily finally got in on the statue posing fun

Check it out.........Ruben took this picture and Lily didn't duck her head! Hid behind her hand a little, but we're making progress!

With Jenny of Jenny's Store. The kids are all holding the cookies she gave them.

Looking cute in her "wild child" pink pj's.