She has, of course, totally captured my heart. The thing that gets me the most about her is she seems so in tune with me. She stares into my eyes (I can't see my previous posts so forgive me I repeat myself which I'm sure I am) for the longest time and then breaks out into this laugh and giggles and winks and then reaches up and touches my face so softly with her little hands. She roams around my face and hair with her fingers, touching and exploring and then smiles like she's saying "so, this is you, my mama, who I waited so long for - cool, you're ok". I'm really not used to all the eye contact. It's rather unusual for these children (forgive the generalization) and Dahlia still has some trouble with eye contact. So, I'm lovin' it!So, we visited the Summer Palace, which is lovely, though the day was very overcast. I'll wait till I'm home to post a whack of pictures. Yesterday we shopped and shopped and shopped and Danny stayed at the hotel with the girls. (Feel free to read between the lines there.) This proved a good move from all sides. One, I was completely unencombered to do my thing (ahem) and Danny finally had some good bonding time, especially with Milana which worked out well. Initial attachment (not the long term stuff - that takes much longer and a lot more work) usually is with one parent at first so Milana wasn't taking to Danny but they worked it out and she's much better with him now. Dahlia is finding more things that are neat about her little sister who is watching her every move now (no pressure there, kid).
Today, we went to Tian'an men for a group picture. Oh my soul - the people - just masses of them - all with umbrellas,shielding them from a brutally hot sun. My little Dahlia suffers so much in the sun and her head sweats whenever she's a bit hot. And guess what? So does Milana. Another thing they share. And it's not just me - everyone says they looks litke sisters.
We're going to lay low now for some quiet time. It's hot out and we're pooped and in 2 days we fly home.
Ahhh........
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
7 comments:
They do look like sisters. :)
Ah, I forget how crowded it gets at the Summer Palace...
Can't wait to see more pics. Have a safe and smooth flight home!
awwwww they are just precious together!
What a sweet smile!
I am sooo happy for you guys!
So glad to hear things are going well... love those sister smiles. Stay cool in this heat and I pray the plane ride home is uneventful.
What a gorgeous smile your littlest lady has!!!!! Both of your daughters (who do look a lot alike) are so beautiful.
I hope that you enjoy your last little bit of time in China. May your trip home go smoothly for you all.
What a precious trip this has been for you and your family. So amazing to think of all that you have experienced, and the milestones you have already witnessed with Milana.
Take care my friend and big hugs from home!
Ah the memories! I can picture everything you're writing about with such vivid detail. These are amazing days, my friend! But you knew that! ;)
Donna
Oh Wanda, her sweet smiling face brings tears of joy to my eyes, I am soooo happy for you! We've been home 6 days now and I can FIANLLY say I am starting to feel a bit more myself! I can't wait to talk to you once you are home and settled! Praying for you and your sweet family of four! Love Amy
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