Thursday,
February 28, 2013
NINE MONTHS HOME
Gung Hay Fat Choy . . . "Best wishes and congratulations.
Have a prosperous and good year!"
Happy “Chinese” New Year! We welcomed in the year of the snake
with our local Asian adoption support group. Quinn and Savannah
could not wait to dress in their silks! We drove through snowy
conditions, but we made it. I was just so grateful that it was
not cancelled due to the weather. Their highlights of the day
were the dragon performance, the local dancers and all the food!
They both LOVED the Chinese noodles.
Quinn celebrated “100” days of school with his class. I am sure
he had no idea what it all meant, but he enjoyed wearing the hat
he made at school. Quinn is obsessed with counting things so
this hat was perfect for him. Quinn continues to love school and
progress in all areas.
Quinn learned all about Valentine’s Day this past month. He
loves BIG so this holiday was easy for him to understand. He
learned that we love with our hearts and he is beginning to let
more and more people “in” to love on him.
Although we live in an area that is known for BIG snow we really
haven’t had a bad winter. We finally got Quinn out in the snow
this month. He loved it. He is not one to be cold so we were not
sure how long he would actually stay out in it. Playing out in
the snow with your siblings and cousins must be so much fun that
you don’t realize you’re FROZEN!
We have reached a turning point. I ventured out on my own with
the two little’s. I don’t mean to a store. I took them downtown
to our gorgeous performing arts theatre. This was a brave move
as outings usually don’t end well. LOL About once a month the
theatre offers a free kiddo movie. Kung Fu Panda was playing in
February. I am not sure if they were more excited to go to the
movies or to go downtown to see all the tall buildings.
Everything was going so well. We walked around the theatre, took
pictures, stopped at the restroom and then found our seats. We
were then only ½ hour into the movie when Quinn had to go back
to the potty. So, up we all went. No biggy – right? While Quinn
was in the stall Savannah stood by me (or so I thought). I still
can’t believe it as I type this…..she took OFF! Not only did she
leave the restroom, but she left the 2nd floor! Poor Quinn had
no idea what was going on. I wouldn’t even let him wash his
hands. We had to go and find Mei-Mei - quick. It happened that
fast – split second. The 2nd floor of the theatre was completely
empty as everyone was inside the theatre watching the movie. I
was yelling for Savannah and there was NO answer. I dragged
Quinn down the stairs to the 1st floor where I overheard a
maintenance man saying he just found a little girl. I knew it
had to be Savannah, but where was she? I ran to him and said she
was mine and he asked if she was Asian. I said yes and he tells
me he sent her back upstairs! Oh my word – now I am running
(dragging poor Quinn) back up the stairs to find Savannah who is
still wandering ALONE around a deserted theater. At the top of
the stairs I hear “Hi Mom” and when I finally see her she has a
huge smile on her face and a pose like….look at me! Are you
kidding me? She thought nothing of what just happened. I was
scared, mad and so relieved to find her. I knew I had to do
something to make her understand that this was not something
that she will ever do again. So, we went back into the theatre
and got our coats and went home. She cried (screamed) all the
way home that she was sorry. Quinn cried (screamed) all the way
home that he was a good boy. I listened to the radio. I
explained to them how much I loved them and why we were leaving.
They didn’t want to hear it at that point and Quinn was just
crying because Savannah was and he follows her lead. We were
able to have a much better talk at home after everyone calmed
down. I am happy to report that I did remain calm through this
all and I will venture out again with them. Overall, they were
both so good that afternoon and so excited to be out and about
doing something new. In April the Smurfs are playing so we may
try this again.
With all the snow we also had spring-like weather and the kids
have enjoyed being outside. The weather really has been crazy.
Quinn loves to be outside and is taking in every site and smell
of spring!
We have a lot planned for March -- St. Patrick’s Day, vacation,
Hunter’s 11th birthday and Easter!!!
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Happy Chinese New Year!
Celebrating the 100th Day of School
Quinn's 1st Valentine's Day
I See YOU!!
Ready for Some Snow FUN
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