I was just about to post my message below when I noted a first report from the road! I could re-write but I have an early morning so I'll leave it as is, redundancy and all.
They arrived in Nanjing Friday exhausted but exhilarated, dropped their luggage and called immediately to reassure themselves that we were all well They reported that it had been a long, draggy flight broken up by 5 hours standing first on one foot, then the other in the Beijing airport. The adrenaline that had kept them ticking away through their final days at work, final re-packing and weighing challenges, as well as the demands of Hallowe'en (Stefanie commented, “Yup, that's all that was missing.”) had by now left them and with assurance from me that we are alive and happy, they were ready to lie down and sleep.
Unfortunately for all of us, most of the first conversation was taken up addressing a computer issue. Think of it: on the other side of the world and at considerable expense, Greg invoked his trouble-shooting skills so we could all communicate. I've not used a Mac since '85 and everything looks different from my PC at home. This was much bigger issue, however. It was a network gone wonky.
This morning as we enjoying a raucous breakfast preparing for several over-lapping hockey games, the second call came: Stefanie and St. Greg (you saw those randomly placed polka dots, right?) had walked around the main streets near their Nanjing hotel and both had slept for 13hrs-plus, They were beginning to feel ready for the next phase. There was a possibility that today could have been Kaitlynn's “Gothca' Day,” however I have not heard from them so cannot confirm. Perhaps they are just too busy holding their little daughter close, to write.
The three boyos are very active. I didn't have any boys so these past few days have been, ...erm, life in some parallel universe? Though I know downtown Montreal well, the South Shore is uncharted territory. I got lost the first day going to and from the Space Agency where the baby stays most days and, furthermore, it takes much longer to do anything in a large, cosmopolitan city. Garbage is separated into different piles from where I live. Remember all those packing materials from the last shopping trips to Ikea? And the water taps are reversed, as they could be in Australia so I take particular care starting the hot water to bathe the guys.
Does anyone know if Zorro is allowed to sleep on the sofa or where the bathing suits are for our early morning lesson tomorrow? I'd be grateful to hear from you.
Stefanie's mom
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Top shelf, in the vestibule by the garage in a blue and black bag. Bathing caps must be in there too, as everyone must wear one. You might need to add towels! And no Zorro is not allowed on the couch (Bad dog, Zorro, Bad dog!)! Thanks for keeping this up for me mom!
Hey Stefanie's Mom, thanks for keeping us updated. Very brave of you to take on 3 boys, by the way!!!
Hey old friend!
I can't believe you are finally "giving birth" in just a few hours... Kaitlynn may not know it yet but she is undoubtedly one lucky little girl!
Love,
Julie
Glad to hear you guys made it safely,
colette
Hey Stefanie's mom!! Thanks so much for being there so Greg could go to China too! And thanks for blogging for them! You really must have your hands full! Those guys look full of spit and vinegar. And look! The first comment is from Stefanie herself telling you the answers to your questions! How great is that! Now where is news about that little girl Kaitlynn!! Oh I hope all has gone ok! They must have her by now (midnight montreal time). Waiting for news!! Best of luck to the family on both sides of the globe!
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