Lucy is settling in wonderfully. She's easily attached herself to me and is slowly finding connections with everyone else. She's a bit withdrawn and very quiet. When she doesn't think anyone is watching she sings songs to herself in Cantonese. I wish I could record some without her knowing. Lorna loves to pick her up, hold her hand and play with her - giving Lucy big smiles. She and Kai are starting to giggle with one another when they're side-by-side in the stroller. Kai is almost exactly one year younger than her but he's definitely heavier. She is about one inch taller, but that's it.
I've taken Kai and Lucy out strolling quite a bit - sometimes with Lorna sometimes without. Kai, with his super-white skin and big blond curls gets lots of attention and even picture requests! Many people, mostly older woman, stop to give me two thumbs up and big smiles. I've asked our guide why they're so happy and he said that they're happy to see kids adopted and also happy to see kids having siblings.
The picture with Kelsey, Kai, Lucy, and Anni was taken during Chinese cartoon time on the TV.
Lucy falls asleep easily, sleeps through the night, naps like a champ and eats everything. The poor thing does get car sick and I'm not sure how the flight home will be.
We are all in love. She's just an angel and Lorna keeps telling us that she loves Lucy WAY more than she loves Kai. We're working on that...
Wonderful to hear!..Daniel gets car sick even now he needs to sit in the front seat especially on the way up to Nederland!....and he is perfect on planes n less therre is lots of turbulance when everyone fees queasy.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your updates...everyone sounds like they are adapting very well. Its good that Lorna wants to have a special relationship with her, since they will be sharing a room.
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Lorell
What a beautiful family! It looks like everything is going so great. Benjamin is missing carpooling with Lorna. Star Garden has been sending warm wishes to you all. Such an exciting time!
ReplyDeleteSafe Travels,
Ali
How wonderful to be able to follow your exciting adventure. Hope you do have a chance to record some of her Cantonese songs.
ReplyDeleteLucky, lucky Paradise family and lucky, lucky Lucy to have become a member of this family.
I am genuinly thrilled for all of you. I wait everyday to read what you have written and posted.
ReplyDeleteGinger root is wonderful for car sickness without side effects. If you decided to use something prescribed by a doctor to help her be sure to try it before you leave. My youngest reacted totally opposite and was a wild baby on the plane when she was 8 months old.
I cannot wait to meet Lucy and send a hug and kiss to all of you. Ann Bruni
WOW What a fun life to live, love and share.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS to you all and see you home soon!
(PS - I still get car sick - peppermint oil on the hands, and then you can sort of hold your face if you feel a wave of nausea coming for you)