Naptime

These photos above were taken after McDonald's and the mall in Beijing. We were very sleepy. The heat will tire anyone. But we enjoy strolling along the mall. I think tonight we may try to go back. It looks like there is an outdoor market type thing. It is still very hot, but I'd like to check it out. I wish I'd have known these things earlier. I may not have went a little stir crazy. Anyway, we are enjoying ourselves much more.

We've learned a lot about our little guy in a week. I'll give you a little synopsis. Say, 20 random things about my Jace:

1. He LOVES to eat! Especially fried rice! ALso, he eats most veggies, shoots, etc. But he can 'put away' rice, pork and chicken. Makes me want to learn to cook his foods. I want him to be able to still enjoy those.
2. He smiles a lot. And laughs. He is genuinely VERY silly and mimics everything you do! He also imitates signs.
3. He loves people. Especially the men in the group, but will go to anyone who wants him. But lately he glances at me first to check. I like that.
4. His feet can smell up a room quickly! Even in sandals!!! Whew!
5. He LOVES the bath. Tells me 'no' when it is time to get out. But I make sure I win ;)
6. He will sit on the potty anytime and be able to go. He is potty trained for sure. However, if in a public place, if I miss his 'sign' to go, he will go in his pull-up. He wakes up dry every morning.
7. He is extremely smart. Show him 1 time, and he knows it.
8. He hates to walk a lot. Makes me carry him more than I want to.
9. He needs to work on going up and down steps and his balance is off.
10. He will go down for a nap/bedtime without a fuss if he has toys from that days play in the bed. And me, of course ;)
11. He dresses himself and is very independent, very routine with it. Thank you, Nannies from the institute.
12. He LOVES cars and trains! But will entertain himself with anything except tv--no attention span for tv.
13. He is a 'kisser' for sure. Will kiss on demand.
14. He also loves puzzles or anything flashing or moving.
15. He doesn't like fast, rough play--makes him scared and he cries.
16. He wakes up happy and wants to look out the window every morning.
17. He loves his cross my mom got him. He shows it to me a lot.
18. He will not let me take things out of his hands (especially food and CANDY). If I do, he fights me. Bites my shoulders and scratches my back. Again, not hatefully! But enough to let me know he is mad. I can always wrestle him into affection afterward.
19. He loves flashcards with pictures-I wish I had more.
20. He has stolen this momma's heart for sure!
Shannon Pierro
www.ourdeafson.blogspot.com