With each passing day I've tried hard to make a post but only after giving each of the children some of their special time. The last couple days have taken a toll with the pace continuing quite rapid. I'm amazed at how busy they plan our schedule knowing we just added a new family member! When is the child going to get into a "routine" or even get an uninterrupted nap? He's done quite well in spite but yesterday was his first fussy day as if it's been too much. I'm surprised I've managed to haul his almost 30#'s around EVERYDAY in the sling. He finally rode in the stroller for less than half an hour at the Zoo only. Then I wear about 20# in the backpack full of water bottles, juice cups, clothing and diapers…but it seems to keep the load more balanced so this pack mule can walked upright. You should see the looks! Yesterday we ventured out after the Zoo trip hoping just to find plain paper for Brianna to draw on after using up the first 50 sheets we found in Korea, then all the hotel stationary!
Chase fell asleep in the sling drinking his bottle I held with my chin so I could hold a hand or push a stroller. It gets a little annoying when even kids point us out to parents. Its not like we have 3 Asian children who look nothing like us when they only have one dear child. I can't help but feel a bit guilty even though we CHOSE children with special needs and not the cute ones on the list! It took so very long to locate the market yesterday we almost gave up. Our guide said it was behind the Friendship Market past the Starbuck's coffee shop. Okay. We didn't know where the coffee shop was since there is one out to the left of the hotel. To cross the six lanes of traffic in this super busy metro China location you have to be OUT of your mind! Even crossing ONE lane makes your skin crawl dragging the children in front of fast moving traffic that does not slow or swerve out of your space. I hate to think how many close calls we've had. This location was picked because the Island is under construction and the curbs cut up but we are finding it the very same here. You try to cross the street but have to lift the stroller across a foot of chewed up pavers right up against traffic where you must be even more cautious.
This morning we had to wait for the call about our CA and it just came so we are free to venture out for more formula! These kids get a bit stir crazy and the few toys I brought have been helpful but only last so long…more later...
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