Thinking of Bao Bao Hope his bleeding to stop soon... poor boy... still you are lucky to have all the help from professional people. I'll be thinking of Bao today...
Many Congrats!!! I'm so happy for all of you, Jin looks great and Bao looks like his best fiend already in the chillaxing photo! Can't wait to see you all! Is Jin's Chinese character 進? I haven't figured out Ru yet... Beautiful name. Again, many many congratulations!
Congratulations family of 4! It's so great to see all the pictures of the 4 of you together. Cindy and Allen, not that you need to be told this, but Jin just fits. He really does. The boys look so incredibly cute together, like two peas in a pod. And I'm sure you don't need to be told this either, but I'm thinking you're gonna have your hands full with those two. They both just have that mischievous look about them. Ha, ha - like working out a plan together to sneak the fresh baked cookies out of the cookie jar and the like, if you know what I mean. Too cute though - you and Allen will have to turn your heads when reprimanding them, to keep from laughing of course. But oh are you gonna have fun with your two boys. They are gonna be the dynamic duo, the closest of brothers, and have all-out knock-outs, too, from the sounds of it. Ha, ha. You have been so blessed! Congratulations again to all of you. I'm so happy to have been able to share in your special day.
you brought tears to my eyes. wasn't it just a short time ago you were lamenting adn fearing you would NEVER have any children, given all the obstacles??? now look at what you have!!! two beautiful boys! i know you are just in heaven.
Me so happy too I cry. i laugh. I think if I must choose favorite picture, it is the last where the boys are chillaxing! Congratulations Mama and Dada. Tia Maria cannot wait to have a part of her family back. Love you guys.
Congrats!!! What an awesome post! We're so happy that the 4 of you are finally together! Love the pictures, especially the ones of the boys holding hands and chillaxing...they are going to have so much fun together! Enjoy those precious boys!
OH MY!!! Cindy and Allen, I am so happy for you and your boys! This bring back so many memories!!! I am so thrilled you got a photo album too! We treasure ours!!! I love seeing the pictures of the government building... it seems like yesterday, not 8 weeks ago!!! Jin looks SO much the same! I love it! Happy Family Day to you!
How Wonderful! Congratulations! How wonderful and beautiful this new family is. Oh guys. Kisses and hugs and everything . I am overwhelmed with love for you and the universe. xo
wow! I am giddy with excitement for your family, and feel as if I am a part of it! Thank you for this wonderful blog that includes so many of us on this side of the pond to experience this life enriching moment with you! You are all in my prayers.
Thank you for sharing your adventures Just heard about the landslide in China. My heart goes out to China and I hope you are all safe and still able to "get Jin," today. Thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us! I am exciting to hear the story of your first in person meeting with Jin.
Waiting for Jin I have been following your travel logs like some story being told by Garrison Keiller (if he were telling stories about how 3 become 4 and finding himself far from Lake Woebegone). He builds it with these powerfully simply descriptions for which you don't know until the end of the sentence whether you will shed a tear or burst out laughing or nod your head in agreement or wonderment. I can see your images, hear the sounds and smell the scents so clearly in my mind. You will be amazed, distressed or both but just go with the flow. And if it is really bad, you do what historians do sometimes and re-write history later. Just kidding. Bao and Jin may not fall into each other's arm like long lost brothers but they are long lost brothers. In time (could be 10 minutes, 10 months, 10 years), they will fall into each other's arms and learn from each other and lean on each other. That is is the gift they will receive today and that they will begin to slowly unwrap today for the rest of their lives.
It will all work out. Have faith. Bao will regress, be jealous, be afraid you are replacing him, but it will all work out. He may even hit Jin a few times. But he will also play with him and laugh with him and learn to love him.
Uncle Again It is hard to believe that I will be an uncle again. That is fantastic! I hope all goes well and we wish you the best of luck. Enjoy these ealy years they will go by very fast.
excitement you got me all choked up. i can feel the excitement and anticipation in your words. they will be lucky to have each other and you and allen and you in turn, you are both lucky to have them come into your lives and show you the world as only a child can. love you all.
Wow, you guys have been busy! Looks like you're enjoying yourself while you wait to go get Jin. Bao has grown up so much just since the last pictures you sent me. I can't wait to see pictures and hear about his reaction to his brother!
Well done, Bao bao! I'm very happy to know that all of you are doing great despite of jet lag and being a part of the tour group...Now I think it was a good idea after all for you to take Bao with you since he has been enjyoing everything so much. Thanks for keeping us posted! Take care and have a safe trip! Love to you all, Tomoko
Nice job What a fabulous photo op. These are just incredible pictures. I like Bao in his Birthday shirt from Lisa and Grandma. He was too small to wear it when we saw him this spring. He is probably one of the youngest climbers of the Great Wall. Maybe you could check with Guinness World Records and get his name published. This is really cool.
Maria
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Boys will be boys
Hope Bao is doing better. Keeping him in my thoughts. Love, Tia maria