Babbling Blog

Tian is napping as Mom and Dad are enjoying the air conditioning. Nothing really new to report. We met several other families yesterday at the US Consulate's office. We completed a swearing ceremony to attest that our paperwork is accurate. Aside from going through immigration in the States and applying for a US birth certificate, that was the last part of the paperwork process. Yippee!

Also while Tian is napping, we are enjoying a Pepsi and a Kit Kat! I have missed my chocolate here, not because it isn't available; it just hasn't been readily available and as cheap as at home. We went to Carrefore, a French version of Wal-Mart. Too bad we're so far from home. I could have had a little more fun there. I was also shopping with Chris and a male guide. Their boredom was evident...although, Tian loved looking at all of the boy toys (cars, remote control helicopters, transformers, etc.).

Tian is such a character. He starting his winking game again this morning...only he didn't realize that he needed to relax his eye after the wink was over. He kept his eye squinted for a little while as we laughed and tried to communicate that a wink is a quick action. The laughter fueled him even more.

Two nights ago we decided to eat something like ramen noodles in the room. I covered the table and floor with newspaper and let Tian eat until his heart was content. He so enjoyed eating and playing with his food. Last night as we were ready to leave for dinner, I asked him in Chinese if he was hungry. He answered very excitedly and ran to the table in the room. He pulled his chair up close and with eager anticipation stared down at an empty table. Again, we laughed and tried to explain that we were going out to eat. He understood and raced to the door saying, "Come on!" He is certainly a character. We look forward to being able to verbally communicate more in the future. He is sure to entertain everyone.

Supper last night was provided on a dinner river cruise. It was very relaxing. Of all of the times to forget our camera! There were so many lights; it looked like Christmas, yet with a rainbow of colors.

Hannah and Olivia, we love you so much! We are coming home very soon! To our family, we are almost there. We can't thank you enough for "putting up" with the girls. We wish we had enough money to send you on a child-free vacation!

Thanks again and again to our friends and family who have sent us comments. Your words have been an inspiration and a comfort to us. Almost every adoptive couple we have met here has been clear about one thing: God has paved the way and enabled us beyond any expectations. Even as we face the transitions before us at home, we should never doubt His faithfulness.