We made it home last Wednesday night unscathed. After 26 grueling hours traveling from Guangzhou to Shanghai to Chicago to Home...just grueling. All in all Zijing did well. She didn't like having to put her seat belt on at the end of the big leg and started her whimpering, but she came out of it fairly quickly. Both girls slept a good bit thankfully {must be nice}and were pretty pleasant in the long run.
We were greeted at the airport by a small group of friends and family, so good to see familiar faces; especially Jack....thank you all so much! We got home and Bern cooked burgers at 1:30AM; they were SO good.
So now we have a new normal; two girls to get to bed, get teeth brushed, fed, etc. Abigail lapsed right back to her underwear wearing, sheet hugging, couch laying self and Zijing is so far going with the flow. She was dressing up Barbies, doing their hair (even with a hand challenge) and seems happy...just like normal. Life is good.
UPDATE: Reality Check
I am having some struggles with my sweet girl. She definitely prefers Baba which is still okay, but she has taken to actually shunning me at times, dirty looks and all. Abigail goes back to school tomorrow and it will be mostly she and I as Bern will be hunting, so....we'll see! Lots of alone time with drs. appointments and such coming up before we immerse her in school {a whole 'nother concern of mine}. So thats the story from Home. Lots of pics to upload, but jet lag and a chest cold have prevented ANY sort of physical exertion here. This too shall pass!
2 comments:
I'm so glad to hear the update. But, we do know that Zijing will be just fine, as you will also. Our wonderful friend, called time, will see to that. It may be quite a bit of time. But, continue showing your love, doing the little things for her. She will see that you are truly her mom. I know it will be hard on you, but you are a very strong person. This is only the beginning of a wonderful life! I'll be praying for you!
So excited to meet Zijing..she is darling. U guys r in our prayers as u engage in real life...Let us know if u need anything..we are a phone call away. Coffee or Chickfila..Jaylas fav.??? U R amazing!! Prayers & Love, J&J
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