Hi dear ones, I apologize that it's taken me so long to write. Chalk up the delay to (1) new parents learning about the crucial role of naps, (2) a busy schedule when we initially got to Guangzhou, (3) "internet cafes" with only one working computer and then the drive for sending you pictures didn't work!!! and, last but not least, (4) although Althea is getting over her cold, I have fallen for it rather hard. Well, here's how June 30th went--it was mostly about getting to Guangzhou. We learned what an interesting challenge it is to pack with a baby, especially a baby who insists on being glued to "baba's" hip when"baba" is your primary packer. Anyway, we finally got things into luggage and struggled out to the airport, concerned about Althea's first airplane ride. Turns out we didn't need to worry. She was perky and excited--checking everything out around the seat, looking at the people around us and playing with her toys. Shortly after take-off, she fell fast asleep and stayed that way until WE woke her up at the gate. I don't suppose she can manage that for the flight home. Once we got to Guangzhou, she was the happiest we have seen her yet. Here she is laughing like crazy with daddy. Then she slept all through the night. Hooray!
Monday, July 03, 2006
June 30th--Althea Flyn' High!
Monday, July 03, 2006 by LaurelHi dear ones, I apologize that it's taken me so long to write. Chalk up the delay to (1) new parents learning about the crucial role of naps, (2) a busy schedule when we initially got to Guangzhou, (3) "internet cafes" with only one working computer and then the drive for sending you pictures didn't work!!! and, last but not least, (4) although Althea is getting over her cold, I have fallen for it rather hard. Well, here's how June 30th went--it was mostly about getting to Guangzhou. We learned what an interesting challenge it is to pack with a baby, especially a baby who insists on being glued to "baba's" hip when"baba" is your primary packer. Anyway, we finally got things into luggage and struggled out to the airport, concerned about Althea's first airplane ride. Turns out we didn't need to worry. She was perky and excited--checking everything out around the seat, looking at the people around us and playing with her toys. Shortly after take-off, she fell fast asleep and stayed that way until WE woke her up at the gate. I don't suppose she can manage that for the flight home. Once we got to Guangzhou, she was the happiest we have seen her yet. Here she is laughing like crazy with daddy. Then she slept all through the night. Hooray!
