Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Another day in Taiyuan

Greetings folks and fun seekers, It was an ok day to day here.  We started with breakfast and then to the museum.  Keep in mind that we are dealing with a province that has 5,000 yrs of history.  Our guide says that's more than any other province.  It was very impressive.  Ally still somewhat shuts down when we go out anywhere and also when we get in the touring van.  I think she equates all of that with the massive trauma she just went thru.  When at meals however, she is a hand full.  She is going to give BJ a run for his money.  So after touring we came back the hotel for lunch, then to the room and Ally started pigging out on all the food we have here.  Only some of which is healthy.  Then nap time.  Then more pigging out.  Keep in mind she has been high on intake and zero on output since we got her, if you know what I mean.  So after nap and second pig out, she started to cry in my arms.  She has latched onto me the last two days and distanced herself from Jo, so it was odd that she was crying in my arms.  She cried for about alf hour and we laid down together and she cried a bit more.  So don't know if this was a bad parenting upset stomach or grieving or both.  After a few hours though she came out of it and she has been active the rest of the night.  Pajama time has come, late, and a last minute bathroom.  Finally, output!!!  So, I am writing this and we are about to hit the hay.  Also i needed a reason to post the latest pic......:)  Good night all, we will see you in the morning.
Jim
P.S. Alex, nice pajamas eh?

5 comments:

Troy said...

Jim and Jo - thanks for the update.

You're doing GREAT!!! Celebrate the small stuff and contemplate the rest. Safe travels.

fours, fives, and sixers! said...

Aiyana--Hello--How is Ailly doing today?
Isaac--Has she been crying?
Zack--What do you mean she is going to give BJ a run for his money??!!
Molly L-Did you enjoy your chinese coke?
Ty--School feels wierd without you!
Molly D--How is China so far?
Mrs. Burr--Thanks for all the great pictures and current info!
Coach--I saw on the news last night that a passenger train in China got stuck in a snowbank--I hope that you dont have to ride that train to get home!!

Sharing Life and Love said...

Adorable photo---looks like Ally adores her daddy.

When we met Maia in May---she screamed at the top of her lungs for each and every van ride-until the last three days in GZ. (She was just fine on the plane to GZ, though)

We think she saw the van ride as another change---and that she was not staying with us. Maybe the guide could explain to her that she is not going to someone new?

Best Wishes for a calm night tonight and a fun day tomorrow.

Jen Murray said...

Jim Joey and Ally
we are soooo enjoying the pics and anecdotes.....please keep sharing. And Jim-you are being a little stingy with the pics-come on, post some more would ya????ha ha I know you are busy trying to see everything!!!! Take care and safe travels!
Jen and co.
Ally is just gorgeous-she will make a nice addition to your already beautiful family xoxoxo

April said...

Oh my, she's just so cute. Ahh, you can breath again!!!!!
-April, from your BAAS group
http://pennymakes9.blogspot.com/