We went to the Civil Affairs office today to take an oath that we will never abandon our daughter. After a quick visit to the notary's office. It's official! China now considers us Mia's official parents. She is ours forever. After the interviews we went for a China -Walmart shopping experience. It was very interesting. It was like a Sedano's meets the Flea Market in China. After Walmart we had a very nice lunch thanks to our guide here in Nanchang. She took us to a great place and it was delicious. The nicer restaurants in China are like hotels. First, they are huge and then big parties all get their own room with a huge lazy susan in the middle. It's pretty funny. It sure beats passing the food around.
Today Mia was a little sad this morning. When we got back to the hotel, she perked up a bit and played with her toys. She likes to be pitched back like you're going to drop her. I did that few times and she cracked up.
We realized she was uncomfortable from teething. After some orajel and a couple drops of Tylenol she's a new baby. We got a glimpse of her personality and boy are we in trouble. She is smart, funny and VERY DETERMINED! Like her mommy :)
She absolutely loves her Cheerios, Gerber fruit puffs, watermelon and bananas. But, Daddy, um, not so much. He's her sherpa. She is so much fun. Bedtime was not as difficult tonight. She played for a while in bed next to me and when she started to yawn I rocked her to sleep in my arms. I sang her to sleep and it really soothed her. At least one person likes my singing.
Here are some more photos from today.
The Official Certificate - She's ours!
Cruising the play room
Lunch
1st Time Daddy gets to hold her
SWI Director at the Civil Affairs Office
My cool outfit
6:30AM and Daddy watching over her
