Mom (me)

…is going through Facebook withdrawal since arriving in mainland China so will write this post in “status update” form

…decided last night to pass on the jellyfish and frog that were served on the dinner buffet at our 5 star hotel in order to eat noodles and rice.

…loves a guy (her husband) who gave money to an old woman begging in another language.

…ventured outside today b/c the fog and freezing rain lifted.

…visited a Buddhist temple.

…thinks there is not enough room for baby and her winter clothes in a Baby Bjorn.

…didn’t eat the Fried intestines served at breakfast…

…but did eat “Western Style” cake at dinner...with chopsticks.

…had a baby girl in leopard print pants nap on top of her for 3 hrs today and it felt great.

…has sore arms from holding same baby girl during yesterday’s morning nap, but it’s a good sore.

…misses her boys, but is glad they are doing well and having fun.

…is really thankful that the weather doesn’t impact my laundry schedule at home. (Today everyone’s clothes were hanging out of their windows to dry b/c it wasn’t raining…)

…is thankful that the Chinese Pediatrician appointment went well.

…is hoping to figure out the complicated lighting switches in this hotel before we check out on Friday.

…is sad so many of the babies have colds.

…is thankful that our baby ate several solid foods at dinner, which is our first step toward reducing her regular number of bottles (7) to a more age appropriate number….