I forgot to mention we have a celebrity in the family. The Chinese people love carson in particular. Both boys get lots of attention and are ask for a photo shoot - however Carson they want to touch him - smile at him- want a picture. The blonde hair is the attraction we think.
Today we left Beijing and arrived in Zhengzhou. All the families were given an update on their child or children that they would be adopting.
We checked into our rooms. The fathers went to go exchange money at the bank while the moms started to settle in the room.
Next, we all took a trip to Walmart with the guide. This was an experience. The Chinese Walmart is different from that of the US because the are in High Rise buildings. First floor is electronics, second floor produces and food, third floor has clothing and baby items.
We find the snack type items that they offer different. Chips and goodies come in different or unusual flavors compared to the US. Oreos come in variety of flavors - chips may come in tomato, cucumber or seaweed flavor.
After our trip to Walmart we headed back to the hotel to have some dinner. We are at a little Italian restaurant as many of the families were getting tired of the Chinese food already. It was a very nice change of pace and the food was good.
We then headed back to the room to prepare items for Family Day with our girl. We were to prepare a diaper bag with some toys and snacks to have ready and available for when we meet our child.
I am feeling pretty good about everything. One really never knows until they are in the situation how they might act. Right now we are feeling prepared as one could be. Mentally we prepare ourselves for her to like one parent more than the other or more medical conditions than maybe we thought or for her to cry a lot and grieve for her foster family ........
Well - I need to sign off now as Family Day is in just a few short hours!:)
Keep those prayers coming for all of our adjustment -
Love
Traci
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