<#profile-container h2.sidebar-title {display:none;}> Absolutely adoring Amy's antics: First blessed full day in Guangzhou - no buses, trains, planes or boats today!

Absolutely adoring Amy's antics

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

First blessed full day in Guangzhou - no buses, trains, planes or boats today!

We feel high on life today. No public transportation necessary. We had to get Amy's passport photos taken today and have her medical exam. My baby already has been on an airplane and has a passport. Here are some photos.




Amy's first airplane ride (Guilin to Guangzhou). Don and I had to change a diaper in the airplane on our laps. We're getting good.



This baby is the only thing I've ever known to slow Don down! He has the magic touch when it comes to consoling her. Not me. But we are making the necessary adjustments. He is going to start doing the diaper changes, and he'll do the next suppository.

We'll see who consoles her then...



Baby's first medical exam! She weighs 20+ pounds right now. We haven't had a "workout" since Shanghai, but we are certainly getting a workout.























































Relaxing lunch: Outside, 80 degrees, Amy sippin' on her Isomil and Mommy and Daddy sipping on a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Don is so happy to find out Amy loves one of his favorites, broccoli!

Lastly, we had a lesson in diaper sizing today. I brought 2's and 3's, not sure which was right. We've been using them interchangeably, thinking either worked. Except today on the street, while we were out with our group, Amy peed right out of her diaper and on to the street. Someone said, "Amy is peeing"! I didn't even know. So now we know the 3's are too big!!!!!!!

The whole time we were in Beijing, Nanning and Guilin, I couldn't comment on your comments. Please give us a shout if you are reading this, as it looks like we can easily communicate from Guangzhou. Thanks for all the comments we could not respond too. It was frustrating.

8 Comments:

At 6:16 AM, Blogger grandma goldie said...

These pictures are simply marvelous. I just enjoy this blog so much that I will miss it if you don't continute it.

Amy looks so cute. You and Don look so happy with her.

Love, Mom

 
At 6:33 AM, Blogger shochikubailover said...

Mom,

As long as you are interested, I'll update this every day. It may dwindle down to you and I, but who cares? As much as I have prepared for this adoption logically, I am amazed at his power over Amy emotionally.

Love,
Janet

 
At 6:45 AM, Blogger shochikubailover said...

Karin,

I only look like a natural mom because I selectively upload the photos of her looking happy. This limits me to 5% of the photos we take (kidding).

In addition to Don being fantastic with Amy, and treating her as though she were the most delightful thing on earth, I've decided these babies are male-affection-deprived, and that is one part of why she takes to Don so much.

She is guarded but we get more and more relaxation into this family unit every day. Are you and Bill and Maya healthy?

Did you find the White Swan overwhelming? I'm freaked out here with all the adoptive families.

Luv,
Janet

 
At 12:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Janet,
This is great! I love reading your comments and seeing the pictures. I think you will have to continue this blog until Amy turns 18!
Debbie Moore

 
At 3:50 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

OK, the question is that a REAL tiger, Don????
Your travels sound exciting and beautiful!!! The new Mildrew family appears extremely happy and truly meant to be!! Checke dout the lavida pics, too. Can't wait to see you when you return.
love,
Kath & Cliff

 
At 7:04 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amy is just so cute!!! I can't wait to see her!!! You guys look like you are having a blast. You make a beautiful family.
I went on the lavida website and I must say, I think you two lucked out....you have the best looking daughter of the bunch!!! Can't wait to see you all soon.
Take care,
Julie

 
At 7:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

The whole California Mildrew family is in love with Amy. Becca told me today she got teary when she saw the picture of Don in bed reading a book to the little sleeping sweetheart.Thanks for sharing all the photos. We can see and feel the love coming from China.
God bless all of you and have a safe trip back.
Love, Dave, Julie, Megan and Becca

 
At 1:55 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Janet, I am certainly keeping up with the blog, and loving the pictures. I hope you can keep sending pictures this way forever! I printed some for Ronda, and she was so excited and thanked me for sharing! You have got the cutest child to bless the American culture with!
Much love, Mel

 

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