Wednesday

We had a lot of fun today. Ariana is doing better with us, she had cried during meal times a little before but the today she did great, we are trying to make them less "sit down and eat" and more "eat as we do other things " so it is less intense for her. She is such a smart little girl, she is signing several words already, and understanding a few more. She likes to call everything beautiful, and she actually showed us more what she likes today! Yay! Funny how we are looking for the defiant toddler to come out :).

We did have a rough time at nap time today, I think we had a night terror during the day. She started crying uncontrollably and nothing would console her, she fought me to touch her but I knew she needed me. We worked through it and she was sweaty and exhausted but she was clinging to my neck when she fell asleep. She woke up tired but with her beautiful smile.

Today we went on a boat on West lake to an island in the center, it was beautiful. Oh and Ariana is a pro at these crazy Chinese pottys. I however have been able to avoid them so far! We also went to the silk market, which was fun Vivian helped us bargain the prices down. We bought Ariana a couple traditional chinese dresses very cheap and a few other items too. It was fun. We are somewhat celebrities here, ppl have asked us to take pics with them and if they know English they yell hello. Most ppl are very positive about us adopting. Although we did have one lady "turn her back on us" it was funny.

Tomorrow is our last full day in Hangzhou, our daughter is from a beautiful city and we have many interesting stories to tell her. (And some funny ones too, about babies and kids peeing outside!) Tomorrow also finalizes the adoption in China!!! Then off to Guangzhou for 5 nights then Hong Kong for 1! Then home!!!!! Oh and btw, I need DrPepper!!! Only coke products here so far and a nasty version of MtDew! And cracker barrel on the way home pls??? Can't wait to see u all!

Love u guys!


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