Wednesday, February 7th 10:30 in China

I decided to title this with the date because, truthfully, I cannot keep track of the day here, the day in PEI, the time difference etc. Also, I get up so early in the morning that I can't remember if I posted today or yesterday or what. So here it is...another day in the life of Kennedy...

today, we went to an amusement park. We stayed for about 1.5 hours. It was very nice to get out and about. The weather was warm. Marv and I wore short sleeves. That drew some attention. The locals are dressed like you all back on PEI in -30 degree weather. That's so interesting to me. The local babies in the park we bundled like you wouldn't believe. All the babies wear "split pants". That is the pants have a huge split in the crotch. So big that you can see their bums when they walk. When they need to "go", they just go. No need for diapers! We were told that all our babies are potty trained. Just put them on the potty, whistle and they go. This has happened for several families in the group, but not our girl. We tried it, but she didn't go. so diapers it is for us!

For lunch we went to a local chinese restaurant...there's a big round "lazy susan" type thing in the middle of the table. Our guide ordered us a bunch of different dishes and they take them out and put them on the table. We all scoop from it into our own plates. It wasn't bad, but I'm not really into the authentic chinese food. I just don't have a taste for it. But I'm not starving either. A little here and there is enough to get by.

Back to gotcha day, the experience of being in that building witnessing all those babies coming in with their caretakers is something I will never forget. Ofcourse, all I can think of is the other babies that don't have homes yet. It's an overwhelming feeling to think of all the babies left behind.

Kennedy continues to be a complete angel. Days would be long with a screaming child, but this girl is pleasant always. She's a joy to take out and about. Loves to socialize. She had 2 friends over to play tonight: Bryn and Caia.

Here are some pics. Hope you enjoy them.
Loving hearing from you all.
xox from China.
All bundled up at the park

Local man and his baby talking to Kennedy

Kennedy and I at the Chinese restaurant

Local ladies talking to Kennedy

Falling asleep on Daddy's shoulder

Asleep in my stroller...when I'm asleep, nothing wakes me up!

Mommy and Kennedy

Trying on my ladybug hat from Bryan and Angela. I love it!

Asleep...again. Mom takes lots of pics of me sleeping.

Kevin and Catherine talking with the locals.

Strike a pose...

Happy baby!