A Relaxing Day

It's been cold and rainy the past few days and is very cold and windy today, so we've been sticking around the hotel.  Late yesterday afternoon we had slop over to the medical clinic in the mud and rain to have Sofie Hongyan's TB test read.  She did not want to pull her sleeve up because that place was the scene of the 5 immunization shot crime.  Thankfully, she passed with flying colors.  We were all soaking wet from the rain so changed in to our pajamas and climb in to bed to watch Madagascar, which she loves, and spent the rest of the evening playing and bonding.

We skipped the agency touring today as well.  Not only because it is very cold, but we want to spend as much quality family time with our girl right now as possible.  It gets a little overwhelming for her when we are with all the other families - there are 23 of them here from our agency.  So we headed over to Starbuck's for some coffee and coloring.  Then we had to hang out in our room while our guide was dropping off our paperwork at the Consulate.  Sofie and Baba are down for a nap right now and Mama is enjoying a nice glass of afternoon wine.

I know I've said it before, but we can't imagine a child more perfect for us.  Sofie Hongyan is so, so smart and silly and funny and outgoing...and of course spicy, sassy and stubborn, but we would have her any other way.  We just love her to pieces!  And Brandon as a Baba...what can I say.  I knew he would be a great Dad...he is amazing.  He steps right in and handles anything and everything...knows how to meet Sofie's needs...and makes sure I get some quiet time.  And as far as Sofie is concerned, he is the most fun Baba in the world.

The sun just came out and my two loves are up from their nap, so we are going to head out for a walk along the Pearl River.  All of our paperwork was in order so tomorrow afternoon we will head to the Consulate for an oath ceremony.

Just a few photos so far today...

I found a Pleasant Goat doll!  It's a blow up, which turned out to be perfect since she wanted to give it a bath.

Guangzhou from our room