It's been more than a week since we have returned from China. All of us including baby Elizabeth have finally acclimated to the time change.
Baby Elizabeth (Duo Duo) seems to be adjusting well. She likes her room and all her new toys! Over the last few days, she has been sleeping through the night which is really a good sign.
Duo Duo responds well to strangers. We have brought her to church over the last couple of weeks and she doesn't mind being held by several of our church friends (as long as she is not too tired). Last week, Helen brought Elizabeth to Selina's office. Again, she responded well to all the new people. Also, it was first time that she ever interacted with a Hispanic or African American person. In Dianjiang, you don't see too many foreigners (whites, African American, or Hispanics). She seemed to react very well to everyone.
Baby Elizabeth loves to go out. Several times, Helen has taken her out to shop at Wal-Mart and Katy Mills Mall. She gets very excited every time that you put on her coat.
Our boys have really enjoyed having a baby sister around. They love to play with her although at times she can get very squirmy.
Duo Duo has also responded well to the boys. She gets very excited every time that the boys get back from school. She starts smiling, flapping her arms, and kicking her legs.
Simon returned back to work last Monday. It was a hectic work week for him catching up on all the e-mails, following up on sundry issues, and preparing for a meeting with the CFO on Wednesday.
Helen has been busy getting ready for the Holiday Season - putting up the Christmas tree and ornaments, making Christmas cookies, and writing Christmas cards.
Many of our friends from our travel group have written to us via e-mail since our return. Like many of them, we miss the fellowship and camaraderie. We can't exactly explain this phenomenon, but there is tremendous bonding that occurs during those two weeks among the families. We are like a big family. We look forward to the day that we get together again; we'll be laughing, crying, and reminiscing about all our experiences during those wonderful two weeks.
Baby Elizabeth (Duo Duo) seems to be adjusting well. She likes her room and all her new toys! Over the last few days, she has been sleeping through the night which is really a good sign.
Duo Duo responds well to strangers. We have brought her to church over the last couple of weeks and she doesn't mind being held by several of our church friends (as long as she is not too tired). Last week, Helen brought Elizabeth to Selina's office. Again, she responded well to all the new people. Also, it was first time that she ever interacted with a Hispanic or African American person. In Dianjiang, you don't see too many foreigners (whites, African American, or Hispanics). She seemed to react very well to everyone.
Baby Elizabeth loves to go out. Several times, Helen has taken her out to shop at Wal-Mart and Katy Mills Mall. She gets very excited every time that you put on her coat.
Our boys have really enjoyed having a baby sister around. They love to play with her although at times she can get very squirmy.
Duo Duo has also responded well to the boys. She gets very excited every time that the boys get back from school. She starts smiling, flapping her arms, and kicking her legs.
Simon returned back to work last Monday. It was a hectic work week for him catching up on all the e-mails, following up on sundry issues, and preparing for a meeting with the CFO on Wednesday.
Helen has been busy getting ready for the Holiday Season - putting up the Christmas tree and ornaments, making Christmas cookies, and writing Christmas cards.
Many of our friends from our travel group have written to us via e-mail since our return. Like many of them, we miss the fellowship and camaraderie. We can't exactly explain this phenomenon, but there is tremendous bonding that occurs during those two weeks among the families. We are like a big family. We look forward to the day that we get together again; we'll be laughing, crying, and reminiscing about all our experiences during those wonderful two weeks.
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I just noticed that picture of Simon in Hong Kong...hilarious!
I hope you guys are having a good winter break. I sure miss your Christmas cookies, Helen!
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