I talked to the little family in Nanjing tonight. At times it was hard to decipher what was being said to me because of the joyful noise Chunmei was making in the background, bubbling and chirping away. They had just come back to their room after eating breakfast downstairs and were heading out to tend to legal matters, according to daddy.
Stefanie asked if I would pass on a few current bits of information as there have been technical issues accessing the internet for nearly 48hrs.
They spoke of feeling blessed that Chunmei is healthy, intelligent, beautiful and such an easy-going baby. Stefanie and her St. Greg are actually able to greet the day in a leisurely, civil fashion, drinking coffee and showering because Chunmei takes an hour to wake up!
Monday they went shopping for shoes but found only one pair that almost fit her, an EU size 24 while Stefanie thinks she is more likely a 23, Cdn 6.5 or 7. Somehow they heard that we had a major winter storm here today, as reports were that 35" fell on Massachusetts, so a worried mommy wants me to go out and buy little winter boots. I don't even have time to check the weather these days. I think I would have noticed 35".
They have taken some wonderful photos which they will have to post from home. One photo she especially likes shows the orphanage director posed with two nannies holding Chunmei, and Mingxi, who is also doing well.
Tuesday the little group went to the Confucious temple to play in a park and mingle with everyday Chinese, relaxing and enjoying their wonderful, natural spaces. The hotel where they are staying is in a livelier, more upscale commercial district.
Stefanie's tummy has been something of a challenge and she is guessing the fishy smells that seem to abound are sparking her seafood allergy; however, she wisely chose to pack oatmeal in her luggage so looks to her comfort food of choice to keep the inner turbulence under control.
So, now you're up to date. *smile*
Stefanie's mom
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3 comments:
Thx for sharing the update.
Keep smilin!
Thanks for the update. It sounds like they are finally get some time to slow down and relax! Who'd have thought that they had to go all the way to China to get it.
Can't wait to see the pictures! We're so, so happy to hear that everyone is happy and (basically) healthy.
Dawn, Jean-Pierre and Eva
O.k., I reread my post and there are two or three errors in it that I can't live with. I'll try again:
Thanks for the update. It sounds like Stefanie and Greg are finally getting some much needed time to slow down and relax. Who would have thought that they would have to go all the way to China to get it :-).
We cannot WAIT to see the pictures. We're so incredibly happy to hear that everyone is happy and healthy (except for Stef. a little).
Dawn, Jean-Pierre and Eva
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