Another Day In Changsha

It's Wednesday evening here and we've had another day of bonding. We woke up this morning and went downstairs for breakfast. There we visited with Kim and Blake, and Susan and Shawn. We also tried to feed Miss Olivia but she was more interested in making messes than eating. She had a good time, though.

After breakfast we took a short bus ride to a local department store. It was and interesting trip. The local way of shopping is a bit different than we are used to. If you want to purchase something you tell the sales person who writes up a ticket. You then take that ticket to a cash register and pay. They mark the ticket as paid and then you can go back to the same sales counter and trade the ticket for your merchandise. You certainly get a work out.

We did pick up some shoes and clothes for Olivia but nothing else.

When we left the store it was lunch time so we brought McDonald's back to the hotel with us. Olivia doesn't share Glen's love of McDonald's. Whew!

Olivia had her first play date this afternoon. We, the Peters, and the Newsoms took our girls to the hotel play room. It was enjoyable but the girls didn't really interact.

We've spent the rest of the day just hanging out in the room. We're looking forward to the trip the a local embroidery factory tomorrow.

Olivia is well. She's showing her personality more and more. She's very vocal and active. She seems to continue to bond with us and has shown few signs of grieving. Right now she's tired and calling, "Mama mama mama." Music to my ears!

Take care and God bless!

Chris, Kim and Olivia

P.S.

Connor and Glen

Only 8 more days until we'll be home with your mei mei! We love and miss you!

Mom, Dad, and Olivia