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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Back to China
Meili and I recently took a trip back to China. To adopt more babies from the orphanage. "Because all babies need a mommy," she said.
We adopted:
Big baby.
Snow White and Mulan.
Not what you were thinking? She is starting to process her story. And by playing 'adoption' (that's what she calls it), she is starting to put some of those pieces together.
We adopted:
Big baby.
Snow White and Mulan.
Not what you were thinking? She is starting to process her story. And by playing 'adoption' (that's what she calls it), she is starting to put some of those pieces together.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Swim lessons
I enrolled Meili in level 1 swim lessons @ the local boys' and girls' club. Just a 2-week introductory class. The first day was a complete bust. She was scared and didn't want to participate. She just sat on the edge of the pool and watched the other kids. I tried to talk her into participating, even bribing her with ice cream. No luck. Meili didn't want anything to do with the pool, instructors, or other kids.
The second day was completely different! She participated just like every other kid in the class. Meili kicked her legs, blew bubbles in the water, floated on her back, and played the 'lock' game (where you grab a lock that's placed on the bottom of the pool). She had so much confidence! I was really proud of her. We even got ice cream as a treat after the class. I think that was the best part for her.
The second day was completely different! She participated just like every other kid in the class. Meili kicked her legs, blew bubbles in the water, floated on her back, and played the 'lock' game (where you grab a lock that's placed on the bottom of the pool). She had so much confidence! I was really proud of her. We even got ice cream as a treat after the class. I think that was the best part for her.
Photography by Meili
Meili loves to take pictures on my phone. Here are some of her latest.
A contemporary composite of the living room, my legs, and Speedracer. Notice how she framed the photo to only include my hand.
She included both Speedracer and myself as the subjects in these classic photos. We seem to be her favorite subjects as the vast majority of her photos include us in various poses and styles. Good thing she documented my 23-week pregnant belly too.
A selfie.
Her favorite mode of transportation in the house.
This is by far my favorite. She got up early this morning and took this fantastic photo of me sleeping. She got quite a few taken before I heard her giggles and woke up.
A contemporary composite of the living room, my legs, and Speedracer. Notice how she framed the photo to only include my hand.
She included both Speedracer and myself as the subjects in these classic photos. We seem to be her favorite subjects as the vast majority of her photos include us in various poses and styles. Good thing she documented my 23-week pregnant belly too.
A selfie.
Her favorite mode of transportation in the house.This is by far my favorite. She got up early this morning and took this fantastic photo of me sleeping. She got quite a few taken before I heard her giggles and woke up.
It's interesting to see life from her 3-year-old perspective.
Monday, June 2, 2014
WDW: Magic Kingdom
We slept in until 9 am today. We were both exhausted and needed the rest. We started the day off by meeting Tinkerbell.
Meili showed me the Rapuzenal doll that she wanted me to buy. Sadly for her, I didn't.
We met Mary Poppins.
Tigger too! Meili was really excited to meet him. In her words, "Momma he's a tiger, like me."
Eeyore made an appearance as well during lunch.
We met a bunch of princesses, including Ana and Elsa. I didn't take photos but the Disney photographers did! I'll have a post later dedicated to nothing but Disney princesses. Meeting them was by far the best part of the trip!
Meili showed me the Rapuzenal doll that she wanted me to buy. Sadly for her, I didn't.
We met Mary Poppins.
Tigger too! Meili was really excited to meet him. In her words, "Momma he's a tiger, like me."
Eeyore made an appearance as well during lunch.
We met a bunch of princesses, including Ana and Elsa. I didn't take photos but the Disney photographers did! I'll have a post later dedicated to nothing but Disney princesses. Meeting them was by far the best part of the trip!
WDW: Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom was on the schedule for Day 2. I've never been to this park so wasn't sure quite what to expect.
Meili started the day by signing up to be a Wildnerness Explorer. She was given a book and had to collect badges from different places around the park.
Waiting in line for the safari ride. Perhaps the best ride at WDW. We got to see animals from a 'safari' truck. Reminded me of the safari park in Guangzhou.
Meili got her first henna tattoo. She picked out the design.
"Two hearts Momma. One for me and one for you."
She spent almost an hour looking for dinosaur bones.
We were so exhausted that we called it an early day. Meili spent the rest of the afternoon swimming, eating, and licking her giant lollipop.
Meili started the day by signing up to be a Wildnerness Explorer. She was given a book and had to collect badges from different places around the park.
Waiting in line for the safari ride. Perhaps the best ride at WDW. We got to see animals from a 'safari' truck. Reminded me of the safari park in Guangzhou.
Meili got her first henna tattoo. She picked out the design.
"Two hearts Momma. One for me and one for you."
She spent almost an hour looking for dinosaur bones.
We were so exhausted that we called it an early day. Meili spent the rest of the afternoon swimming, eating, and licking her giant lollipop.
WDW: Epcot Center
Epcot Center was the first park. We started out all smiles.
Which quickly turned to a frown by a little girl.
After a few rides, she perked back up. Especially when I told her who she would be meeting.... Mulan!
She was so excited to meet her. We were the last ones in the line. Meili got a few extra moments with her b/c of this.
When we got back to our room, we came in to find a present. Complete with a princess lollipop, crown, and Minnie ears with her name.
We took a 3 hour nap and went back in the evening to meet one more special princess.... Snow White! Meili was quite enthusiastic to put on her Snow White dress in order to 'match' the real Snow White.
Today was quite a fun day. Epcot continues to be my favorite park @ WDW.
Which quickly turned to a frown by a little girl.
After a few rides, she perked back up. Especially when I told her who she would be meeting.... Mulan!
She was so excited to meet her. We were the last ones in the line. Meili got a few extra moments with her b/c of this.
When we got back to our room, we came in to find a present. Complete with a princess lollipop, crown, and Minnie ears with her name.
We took a 3 hour nap and went back in the evening to meet one more special princess.... Snow White! Meili was quite enthusiastic to put on her Snow White dress in order to 'match' the real Snow White.
Today was quite a fun day. Epcot continues to be my favorite park @ WDW.
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