Gotcha Day! Time out and other things....

Two years ago, yesterday, the Ayi's in China placed Amy in my arms. It was 021506 in the afternoon, China-time. She cried hysterically and didn't let up until close to bed-time. She slept soundly in our hotel crib. Each day, she got a little more relaxed until now it is hard to imagine that we weren't always together. Everyone says the time of parenting goes fast. I know what that means now. I went from 45 to 47 and she went from 14 months to 3 years old, in the blink of an eye.

So today is a special family day. We had lunch at PF Chang's and Hot Chocolate a fancy chocolate store. We picked up Aunt Linda's glazed mug at Glazenfrye, and now the princess is sawing wood. I'm glad she's sleeping because we're going to give her the bike which we had hoped to give her for the holidays or her birthday. There was too much stuff in December, so we postponed for this glorious celebration. Stay tuned for pictures of Amy on her first bike.

We'll have a special family candle lighting and prayer offering for Amy's birth parents in China. I wish they could only know how loved and healthy and beautiful she is.

Makeup: Linda gave her a 65 piece set for the holidays. I dole it out a few pieces at a time. We've burned through the lipsticks and she's on to face pencils. She had the cutest face full of sparkles and purple eyebrows today. I hope the pictures come close to revealing the cuteness.

Family: Chris and Ron were in town last weekend. It was great to see them and of course, Cliff and Kathy.

Time Out: Who invented it? I think whoever did should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. I'm digging this effective manner of behavior modification without having to even raise my voice. One minute in the corner turns a wild toddler into a spoonful of sugar.

China link: Please see link in upper right. If you have ever made birds or other animals out of your hands via shadow, you will appreciate the extreme talent of these guys. The link to this video came from Wendy, an HRFCC Mommy.