I also asked some questions to the orphanage staff, in the hopes that we could learn a little more about our little princess. Here are the questions and answers:1. What name does everyone call Jin Lian?
We call her Lian Lian. She knows her name is Zhang Jin Lian.
2. What is her daily schedule? Does she still nap?
She usually gets up at 6:00am and drink a cup of milk around 6:30am. She eats breakfast at 8:00am and lunch at 11:30am. She takes a nap at 12:30pm until 2:30pm. 3:00- 5:00pm activity. 6:00pm dinner. She goes to bed around 9:00pm.
3. What does she like to eat?
Fruit and milk.
4. Is there one Nanny that she is particularly close with?
Her nanny’s name is Wang Lan Xiang (王兰香).
5. Is she close with the little boy (Min Qi) in the photos that were sent in May? We noticed he is up for adoption.
They play together every day. They are close friends.
6. Does she like taking baths?
Yes.
7. Is she a good sleeper?
Yes. She sleeps on her back.
8. Does she know she is being adopted soon?
Yes, she knows her mommy and daddy are coming to get her soon!
9. What are her favorite toys?
Doll and balls.
10. Can we get updated photos and measurements?
Height:
She is such a doll....You must be so excited, we are so very happy for you and your family!!!!!
ReplyDeleteshe's just a doll!!! Congrats on your update! you are so right, we ALL live for them :) Watch out...I ended up adopting our first son's sweet little friend...awaiting 800A clearance now! He will be our 5th..it started with little commits on our blog too (wink, wink!!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pic! I live for updates too! We just got pics of our sweetie from her bd. She was bawling her eyes out because she was scared from the candles I think. Still so happy to get them!!! We will be traveling with you and I know exactly what you mean about upset stomach for the next 11 days. Are you taking any of your children??? We will have EllaKate with us. The bigs girls are staying home. Can't wait to meet you in person!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sharon
What a blessing, she's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only with a ball of nerves, we leave right after you. Can't wait to meet you & your family!
~Anne
Awesome!! Fantastic that you got an update. Deep breath about the trip. I nearly sent myself into panic attacks the first time around. Riding in the elevator up to the room to meet the babies another mom told me "embrace the chaos". For whatever reason that mellowed me out and our meeting was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI can't WAIT to go to China again.
Louanne
BAAS list
Have you heard the song by Phil Wickham called "safe" It makes me think of your whole situation.
ReplyDeleteYou WILL be safe in His arms.
Here are the lyrics:
Verse:
To the one who's dreams are falling all apart
And all you're left with is a tired and broken heart
I can tell by your eyes you think your on your own
but you're not all alone
Have you heard of the One who can calm the raging seas
Give sight to the blind, pull the lame up to their feet
With a love so strong and never let you go
oh you're not alone
Chorus:
You will be safe in His arms
You will be safe in His arms
'Cause the hands that hold the world are holding your heart
This is the promise He made
He will be with You always
When everything is falling apart
You will be safe in His arms
Verse 2:
Did you know that the voice that brings the dead to life
Is the very same voice that calls you to rise
So hear Him now He's calling you home
You will never be alone
Bridge:
These are the hands that built the mountains
the hands that calm the seas
These are the arms that hold the heavens
they are holding you and me
These are hands that healed the leper
Pulled the lame up to their feet
These are the arms that were nailed to a cross
to break our chains and set us free
Louanne
BAAS list
We are with you on the anxiuosness! Can't wait to meet you in person. We have the same CA, and are also at the Garden!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is adorable!
So much to do! The clock is ticking!
Oh my word!!!! These pictures are adorable! She's absolutely precious!!!! Just can't wait to see her in your arms!
ReplyDeleteShe is just perfection--now, we just have to see some more smiles! No worries about the short do--it grows fast. :) Oh, I can't wait to follow your trip. Take a deep breath and ENJOY it. We were so anxious to go and then we so missed China as soon as we got home. We can't wait to take our whole family there in a few years!
ReplyDeleteKelly
she is adorable!!! Goodness my head is not on straight, and i havent even started packing yet, and we leave in 4 days !!! i am still unpacking from the move. Try to sane! easier said than done....talk soon.
ReplyDeleteisn't it the most wonderful thing when you get that update??? congrats and good luck! can't wait to hear that you have her in your arms. praying for a smooth transition.
ReplyDeleteWow- what a lovely surprise and of course, yes, she is darling :) Did XQ give you any packing tips? I have mine from 2007 when we adopted our son...I wrote down EVERYTHING and which bag it went to...checked or packed so that when we got to China and needed something particular, I could refer to my little notebook and not have to unpack EVERYTHING to find it. We took our 2 bio kids on that trip so we had several bags!
ReplyDeleteIt is all going to come together :) I don't think there is really ANY way to avoid the nerves at this point :)
Blessings,
Holly
I know how exciting those updates are, Nikki! So glad you received one! Quinn is adorable! Soon you'll be bringing that precious girl home! I can't wait to see the pics of that! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Tammy
Greig Family - Carla shared your journey with our Bunko group last night and forwarded your blog ... Quinn is precious and will be such a joy to your family! Good luck with your trip ...we'll be following you! Sharon Waits
ReplyDeleteOkay are those the most beautiful lips ever!!!!I can not wait to meet little quinn.
ReplyDeleteCall me give me those measurements in pounds and inches. It looks like all the girls are neck in neck!!!
Nic