Monday, March 3, 2008

We want to go home!!!!!!

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I'm playing in the park with a boy who thinks im pretty cool!!!





Check out the bling on vest i bought her.Adorable!!!!
Picture of Nikki our guide.She is 25 speaks 3 lanuages and is so much fun.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AUNTIE KIM FOR THE 29TH FEB. HIP HIP .




(Check out the new boots girls.How cool to buy girl things)


HOORAY!!!!!!!40 is getting closer and your going to get there faster than me to,lol.









We have had the weekend to ourselves with Zian, no Nikki. Just having play time and lots of bonding.
The people of guanzghou live in high rise buildings and often travel over 1 hour on a bus costing 2 yuan (30au cents) each way to work. Our generation both work long hours and travel time is long. The grandparents care for their baby. So on weekend the mums and dads spend time with their child outside and in park lands. So we did this and Zian was able to play with lots of babies and children. The older people come to parks to enjoy the younger people and to dance, exercise and sing or watch singers. It is really so lovely to see. They are all happy and smiling and laughing. Family is everything to these people and it shows. They have so little however are so rich to have the love of one another..

We went to restaurant with friends from America Chuck an Dawn, last night and both Children Zian and Grace (3yrs)were perfect. Asleep within 30 mins. Unplanned by us parents but perfect to allow us all to eat our meals. We ended a lovely meal with a Starbucks hot chocolate for me. On our walk back to hotel at 9pm there were children still playing in playground areas with their family, they were doing tai kwon do training,playing on swings,playing badminton and rollerblading. At home we would all be in our homes and telling kids to be quiet due to time. We have it wrong and the people of Guangzhou have it RIGHT..
Today because I'm bored i spent money, yep just ask Dave. I want to follow Zian in the years to come with Chinese clothing on traditional dates so had to buy 1 outfit per dress size and of course than traditional shoes to match in every size.
So all of you who know Dave can only imagine the scene being played out here. Its amazing what a daughter can do for calming Daddy...Hehe Ive got him wrapped!!!!!! around her of course.
Due to our bed being like a rock we arent not sleeping well and wake up every morning sore we decide to find the famous FOOT N BACK MASSAGE FOR $ 7 shop today. We did find it and together we spent 70 mins being pampered and cracked while of course Zian sleep.Yep she did.

Tomorrow it is Connie and Clayton's Gotcha Day and we hope to meet up before or after they have kaeleb in their arms.(boy in red jumper we meet at swi).
Congrats to you both and your family. Cant wait to begin this journey with your family from having our children share their first year of their precious lives together. The distance in our homes is only that, distance by travel. The kids have formed their bond and we will continue to allow that to grow over the years and hopefully in future they can meet again.
So as i finish writing this tonight we are so home sick for our boys and family.It is amazing how strong this emotion is..We are on countdown for here.






We are on a tour tomorrow than Tuesday is passport day and Wednesday we head for Shanghai.

4 comments:

Jacobsonclan said...

Well the girls are waiting for you to come home, Steph has declared that Zian can have her doll house and Cass is busy designing a welcome home card for her. Bear is keeping Benny calm in the backyard and I'm sick of work. Paul is still counting down the days until leave. So as you can see nothing much has changed back here for us.
Safe travels and we will see you soon.
love Jacobsonclan.....

Nanny Mac said...

Loved the pink poncho pic in the park - gorgeous. How are these clothes going to fit in that suitcase? Is she going to be Daddy's girl? Seems as though she is the perfect child. No problems taking her anywhere. The long wait is forgotten with this great little person. Love Jake, Tayn and Grandad and Narn (Tayn's new name for me - Scuse me Narn)

Blessed Family said...

Jodie, Zion is so cute! I love the red cowboy boots. Girls are horrible to buy for I know! Everything looks so cute. I am glad you are having such a great time in China. Thanks for being so kind in regards to Aiden. Maybe one day we will meet up! My husband has always wanted to travel to Australia..
Take care,
Heidi

Mathesons said...

Hi Jody David, Tayne Jake and Zian

Congratulations to you all.

This is now my third attempt to get a message across. Maybe you will get them all.

What a lovely little girl. You will all make a lovely family. I have loved reading your progress to this point. Brought a tear to the eye.

Jody and David - I think you have both gained more than a new daughter from this journey. Family seems to have a new concept to you with the introduction of a new culture into your life.

Looking forward to our next trip to Townsville to meet the NEW family unit.

Have a safe and happy trip home.

The Mathesons