Today was cold and rainy, so we decided to stay near the hotel. We slept in and ate breakfast at the hotel buffet which has all sorts of interesting options like corn on the cob, French fries, popcorn chicken, beans, noodles & vegetables and congee. We ventured out to a nearby mall where I’m pretty sure we bought the most expensive bottle and sippy cup in Shanghai! However, it was still cheaper than taking a taxi to Walmart, so nothing but the best for our Suzie! We had no idea that we’d need bottles and typical baby stuff, but that’s what Suzie has been using in the orphanage. She actually would do fine with a sippy cup or straws but the bottle is great for comfort and bonding. She deserves to experience having someone feed her while gazing into her eyes, so we are sticking with it for awhile.
Today was another emotional roller coaster. Mornings are hard. Suzie forgets where she is while she sleeps and is scared and tearful when she wakes up. It takes her a few hours to warm up to us and feel safe again. Our trip to the mall also scared her. I doubt she has ever been shopping and it’s certainly a lot to take in. As soon as we returned to the hotel room, she perked up and was playful again.
Suzie has gotten very attached to me, but is still fearful of Brian. She is warmer with Addie & Mason, but only on her terms and often pushes them away if she has had too much or they get too close. This is leading to some jealously, especially from Mason, but I’ve seen it in Addie too. Thankfully they are old enough to understand and we’ve had a lot of talks pointing it out, validating their feelings and assuring them of our love for them. It’s a juggling act and it’s exhausting!
I almost forgot the biggest thing...SUZIE STOOD UP!!! She did it because I was on the bed and she was trying to get closer to me.
Now this is both amazingly good but also extremely terrifying. We want her to do it, but not here! Her little legs cannot hold her and will most likely snap if she does it again. Please be praying that she does not break a bone while we are here. It is my biggest fear right now.
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| one of her silly faces |
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| breakfast crew |
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| these are good |
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| strangely, so are these |
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| She loves Brian, but only at a distance |
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| crashed after another long day |
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| got these donut-like things at the mall. #WIN |
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