Tahlia day 3….we are learning so much about this little lady!!!

Today was a good day! We hung out in the hotel room, walked around the garden, got starbucks….went to the office to apply for her passport…got our official adoption certificate!! (YAY!!)
Then, tonight our guide, John, took us to eat some Cantonese…Tahlia’s native food. It was REALLY good!
The weather as so beautiful….great night to just walk around!
Each minute we are learning more and more about this special little lady! And, every minute we are falling more in love with her…
1) she is so smart….she quickly learns. We’ve taught her to blow kisses, high fives, waving, pop bubbles and SO BIG!!!!
2) She is NOT fond of men…..she tolerates daddy (he is slowly winning her heart) she will not look them in the eye..I guess she does not have much experience with them, since there are only
woman nannies in the orphanage
3) she LOVES puzzles and flipping pages in a book….so cute!!! SO CUTE!
4) She strongly dislikes baths….so far!
5) She loves wearing hats
6) She LOVES rice, flavored congee, yogurt melts, bannana strawberry puffs, smarties…and cheese 🙂
7) LOVES her sissy, Bella…especially when she gives her candy!;)
8) She is a cuddle-bug….likes to lay her head on your chest and grip you with her tiny arms and legs…WE LOVE IT!
9) She HATES elevators and changing rooms, not fond of any kind of transitions
10) She loves chopsticks, one of her fav toys!
11) loves to draw with a pen….she totally doodles!
12) She cuddles with her Kai-lan doll and her lambie….SO CUTE!!
13) she sucks her thumb 🙂
14) She mimics faces and expressions
15) she loves when we sing to her, especially the “BIBLE..thats the book for me!!!“
16) she loves when we dress her in new clothes…she will help us by giving us her feet and hands…and, then she will stare at her new clothing as if to approve of it!
17) she doesn’t want any parts of daddy holding her in the hotel room, but once we get outside among strangers,…then, she likes him. he is slowly winning her heart….:)
18) she is afraid of elevators and strangers (typical)
19) she loves cantonese food 🙂
20) she likes to hold things in her hands…especially food.
21) sometimes she will cry “silent tears”….no sounds…just single silent tears will roll down her cheeks….ugh, breaks our hearts!!
22) she wakes up crying…..(sigh)
23)she loves to chew her bottle nipples
24) she doesnt like coke
25) she loves to move her fingers….great with fine motor skills!
26) she HATES the strollers….loves mirrors and LOVES the Ergo!
27) she LOVES to chill and watch TV…I have never had such a calm 20 month old…though, that will probably change!
28) she loves to sleep on our bed for naps…preferably cuddling with one of us. We love it!
29) She loves to sit on our stomachs facing us and just interact and play….I love that she looks into our eyes as if we’ve known her since she was born….what a blessing!
30) She does not like to be put down to walk…at all….so far. But, she can walk…and it is absolutely ADORABLE!
…..she is a CANNELONGO!!! The best part about her!!!!! Wow, we love this girl!!

*** prayer request: she has a pretty bad cold, please pray for healing. Also, continue to pray for her to attach….trust, and have a peaceful heart….
thank you!!!!

to my babies at home: Ethan, Helaina, and Ashy…..We miss you all so much. Tahlia LOVES her lambie and she wraps her arms around it and hugs it. She loves to hear your voices when we push the button too. I think she knows that all of you are waiting at home for her. I can’t wait to bring her home…..we love you so much!!!! (KISS KISS HUG HUG!!)

Here are pics from our day!! Click on the pic to see the album!

Tahlia day 3