First, she had to get her pic taken for her visa. The photographer and his assistant we ridiculous!!! First of all, when you're taking pictures of infants and toddlers, you take the pics FAST! No, these people had to fuss with the kids to "make them look nice". They both tried to push Ginny's hair behind her ears and couldn't seem to get over the fact that she didn't have any! They got one pic before she started crying and then continued to take pictures!!! Our liaison was FURIOUS and is actually planning on taking the group tomorrow to different place tomorrow just for the pictures!
The rest of the visit was a typical physical, although Ginny was apparently the first "older" child and they had to put the scale together right there! Ginny also had to get a TB test, which went just as everything else... with tears. We got through fine though, and have to go back on Monday to check the TB test.
We have introduced Ginny to the magnadoodle, coloring and stickers. She's got the idea of the magnadoodle (although she does other interesting things with it... See pics) and is a typical three year old with stickers (pulls/rips them off the page and sticks them wherever). I think she enjoys pulling the crayons out of the box and putting them back in more than actually coloring. She does like looking through the pages and putting one scribble on each page.
Ginny definitely has anxiety. She has started crying randomly a few times today. When we're in a new situation or around unfamiliar people she sometimes starts crying. We ran into another father with his new daughter this evening (all the families we met in Beijing are getting here today) and Ginny started crying while we were talking. She also doesn't seem to like the dark very much. I have a feeling it will be awhile before we get all the anxiety out.
Not surprised there is anxiety. She is totally changing from the familiar orphanage and caretakers there to new people you -- but she adapted very fast to you, and now she probably doesn't know if she can keep you. It will be interesting to see how she is on the plane and when you arrive home. This blog was a great idea, Jessica.
ReplyDeleteJessica - such wonderful pix - we have all (my daughters and I) been waiting to see Ginny - it must be so overwhelming for her - the new people and the new language and so many new experiences...wow when I imagine how it would feel if I was transported to a new country and new family - I am blown away. However like all kids she is probably very adaptable and plus she is going to a great family - so in time all will be well Inshallah (God willing).
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize it before your post, but I guess obnoxious photographers transcend culture. That sounds like a busy day for any child. I'm glad at the end of the day she was able to unwind with, you and Brian, stickers and a magnadoodle! (which I still really have no idea what it is. . . looks like Ginny knows as much what to do with it as I do haha).
ReplyDeleteLove following up the blog Jessica. A great and rich experience :)
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