On our bus trip here from the airport, we all received information about our children. We have a sheet of questions and answers about Teagan about her daily routine, what she eats, likes, what her personality is like etc. It makes it so much more real! She is taking one nap a day and has two bottles a day. I am really happy she is still taking a bottle two times a day - it's a great way to bond. She is described as "lively and active" (sounds like someone else in our family!) and "very afraid of strangers." I hope she has at least been seeing our photos.
The bus will come tomorrow morning at 9:30 to take us to the children!
Jason made it all the way to the top. Catherine and I made a pretty good distance before returning to the ground for a Popsicle.
The cramping in our calves on the way down was a surprise. It’s a pretty steep climb though with tall steps, especially for a 6 year old! I tried to get some photos in here that Jason took from the top. All the little girls were troopers during this climb, and one even made it to the top!
After the Great Wall, it was off to a Jade Factory and lunch. Teagan and Catherine now have matching bracelets. Next stop was the Bird’s Nest – the Olympic Stadium. We have photos of Teagan there so the mom’s who have children from Angel’s Home lined up for a photo in front the Bird’s Nest as well! In fact, on this blog, I have a photo of Teagan, Grace, and Suhn in front of the Nest. It’s a pretty amazing place. The girls had fun running around and getting some of their “energy out.”
Our last stop before returning to the hotel for dinner, was an acrobatic show. We have some flip video of the event that perhaps I can post, but the photos didn’t really work. It was pretty spectacular.
It was a great day and I am glad we got to see so many things I know Teagan has seen. It was very hard to know she was in the city we were in. More so, as we drove through the district she was in.
We are off to unpack and then to the bank.
The next time I post, we will be a family of four!
YEAH....24 hours and counting!! Its here...Little Peas gets to meet her family. We are soooo excited for you guys. It has been so fun and exciting hearing about this whole adventure. You have the patience of saints!!! :) I have loved all your blogging. It makes us feel like we are hearing about your journey real time. I think Jesse was a little jealous seeing all the pics of Beijing. Ameya looks at all of the pics and just keeps asking "where is Teagan". So, we are sending you good vibes from half way around the world. Looking forwad to seeing the first officiall picture of the Duffy-Shaws ALL together! :)
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Anj, Jesse, Ameya and Nithali