Updates

Well we finally heard that Allie will be hospitalized the week of April 17th for her cath procedure and surgery. I'd like to get it over with but am also glad we have a little more time to bond, plan, and adjust. And hopefully rest up!  Last night Allie finally slept all night again after several bad nights while she's been sick.

Yesterday we had a good day hanging out with our little sweetie. We went to the river walk and she liked playing in the grass a bit. Not much grass in Beijing so I think this is new for her. 

 

 

we also went to the grocery store and she loved helping load the groceries for check out.  'Help' meaning I gave her the item from the cart,  she handed it back to me with huge grins and proud looks over to Matt, and I put it on the belt. 😀 Then at home she loved putting groceries away with me. She is so sweet and already understands so much and listens well. If I tell her not to touch something she will put it down and come over to me. She is getting better about not crying in the car as she realizes these trips do end and she will get to be with us again. But being alone is definitely not her favorite!  She did ok when I took a shower this morning--wouldn't play but just stood snuggled up to the glass door with her blanket. 😀

 

Allie continues to be most playful and independent when the other kids come home from school. Gray had been so into being with her and was playing with her, dressing her, and carrying her around. She is really bonding with them and even went over and hugged Julia yesterday. Julia was really touched by this, as they haven't connected quite as much as the boys. Allie is still very serious and shy with those outside our family, especially when we aren't at home and there is a group. But that may be just her personality, as her nannies said she never liked strangers coming to visit the home. All in all, things are going super well and the health issues are my only concern.