As we look back on this day of our adoption trip, it will probably be fondly called, "Mason's Little Emperor Day." The new is wearing off of us and the small hotel room. He has long moments of being perfect followed by short moments of being impatient and belligerent. We think he is a cutie even then. Many Chinese boys are referred to as "little emperors" because of their spoiled behavior. For every 1 child in China, there are usually 2 parents and 4 grandparents.
We toured several Chongqing tourist spots this morning, and our guide was kind and let us also go to the multi-storied Walmart. (Yes, they are everywhere)! It is cheaper to buy new t-shirts at Walmart than to have them laundered at our hotel. We came back and ate at Pizza Hut. (Yes, they are also everywhere)! I won't even mention the trip to Starbucks :)
Tomorrow I will get to meet the foster mother Mason lived with most of his life. I can't wait to give her the precious quilts that have been made for the other foster children in her home. She has called our facilitator several times to make sure that Mason is doing well with us. I know she and her husband miss him very much. One of our stops this morning was the train station where Mason was found in December of 2002. I always have such mixed feelings when we go to the sights were our children were found, but I want them to have those pictures when they are older.
Our adoption paperwork should be completed and delivered to us sometime today, but we won't leave for Guangzhou until Monday morning. We are going to take a very short river cruise on Saturday and then eat an authentic Chongqing meal with our guide.
Mason and his daddy are taking a nap - they look so cute sleeping side by side (and snoring)!
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Every morning I check your site and I see his adorable face I always say the exact same thing: he is SO cute!
I'm so glad that the adjustment continues to go well. I will certainly be praying for the foster mom meeting!
Hello Mary and Randy and Little Emperor! Sounds like you are having a good time! I'm glad Mason is doing well! I definitely think a picnic for our whole group sometime this summer is in order. We need to meet our new members! We haven't heard from the Hiltons so let us know if you get to meet up with them in Guangzhou.
I hope and pray that the meeting with Mason's foster mother will go well. She must be a very special lady.
hugs, Astrid
Mary and Randy, Oh my gosh he is a little love. I couldn't handle the words you guys wrote yesterday I got the lump in the throat and had some tears.....I am so happy for the family!!!! We miss you and Mom is keeping me informed that all is well at home with Missy and the girls. Stay safe and we can't wait to hear how it goes with his Foster Mom.
We love you,
The Katz Family
Mary,
I jsut cried and cried when I read your blog. mason is so precious and seems so happy. I can only imagine the sadness his foster parents are feeling. They must be very sweet people. I cannot wait to see your new little boy (emporer)!! Many prayers and blessings and traveling mercies for you all
Love you!
Kristie
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