Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Initial Observations on Lauren's Personality.

We have had Lauren now for almost 24-hours and here is what we are learning and observing:

- She is NOT shy! Even with stares from the public (Asian children w/ caucasians get lots of gawkers) she just gives a princess wave and stares back with a smile!
- Despite the notes from the nannies; she is NOT quiet - she loves to talk.
- Even with the language barrier she does not seem to get frustrated and works hard to make us understand what she wants or needs.
-She is stubborn, "NO" means try again until you get a stern "NO" then a self imposed timeout until she is ready to forgive you!
-She is a real trooper, despite having a chest cold and needing to take antibiotics and medicine the SWI (orphanage) gave us, she has lots of energy and nothing is slowing her down from experiencing her new environment.
-She has a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, just like Hannah's personality she has so much joy: loves to smile, be praised, shows her pleasure openly with a squeal or laugh.  Last night when Cameron walked to our table in the lounge with a chocolate mousse she squealed and applauded!

I am sure we will be learning so much more about her as we go on the next week and a half here in China. Only two more nights in Shanghai, today to the Civil Affairs Office and Notary's Office.

Smiling at MaMa this morning.

Dad w/ Princesses last night.

Skype video w/ big sister Amber and
soon to be big brother Eddie.

Hannah helping Lauren w/
Leapster.

3 comments:

  1. I LOVE this! She is such a joy!
    I'll be praying that the antibiotics do the trick and that the rest of your family stays healthy.

    (found you via ChinaAdoptionSites.blogspot.com)

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  2. Thank you Lindsey - appreciate all the prayers of those who are following us on this journey!

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  3. Glad to see she is doing well. Hope she is feeling better. Looking forward to more pics. Blessings

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