A little more about our girl::

We have been fortunate enough to receive a couple of updates on Charlotte while we waited for all the paperwork to be completed.  These updates give us invaluable little insights into her life. 

Reading what her Nannies have to share about her is so much fun.  And it makes us laugh when we try and read between the lines of what they might be trying to tell us. 

For example on line says this:

“She can imitate sounds, she can call out simple greetings and she understands the meaning of “no”.  “

Hmm, does this mean she needs to hear it often??

We are very impressed with what the nannies say our little 18 month old girl can do.  They say she can

- understand what the nannies say, she can comply with simple instructions

- distinguish between all of the children and nannies in her room and she can point them out

- say “goodbye”

- wipe her own nose and she can throw trash in a garbage can

- hold a pen and draw lines

- she knows which drawer each child’s clothing goes in

We have also been told that Charlotte is called “Mei Mei” (said like May May) by her nannies. 

That she eats 4 times a day and her favorite things to eat are noodle, rice, dumpling, steamed eggs.

And overall she is very active and outgoing and healthy. 

All of this bits of information also make me a little sad for what we are missing out on and that she is still alone. 

We cannot wait to meet this little girl!!!  She is going to fit into this family so perfectly. 

We still have a little time to wait but the time to get on a plane and go to China is growing closer.  The excitement and nerves are overwhelming at times.