Here is an update of Mia from the Nana's viewpoint for all those going through withdrawal of posts.
I know this is very prejudicial but this little girl is amazing! Everything in her world has changed dramatically and she is rolling with it. There are times she gets upset but it is usually because she doesn't understand what is happening. That is not a frequent thing thankfully & her attitude quickly adjusts which is impressive. She has a fun personality that can be seen through the language barrier. She is like a little sponge soaking up all our love.
Mia had no knowledge of computers or technology before she came into this family. Can I say she is adjusting just fine. She is Ryan's little sister and Adam's daughter after all :-) She loves some of the apps on our phones, games & such on the iPad. She often comes to me to climb on my lap...only to find out she wants to check my computer. She has watched the video of herself coming down the slide about 100 times...and counting! She repeats..."Ryan said ok" which is heard in the clip.
Tuesday Mia went to school to meet her teachers and see her classroom. She was a bit overwhelmed by the entourage' of 10 adults all trying to see her at the same time....needless to say they are very excited to have her in school. She will get quiet and appear shy when in those kind of situations, but she seemed generally disappointed she didn't stay longer.
Ginny was very pleased with her teacher/teachers who will be working with her. They are very caring & willing to make sure she is adjusting. Mia will be in kindergarten for the mornings starting next week! She is an eager learner and I am sure she will do great.
When Mia is excited it is funny to see her get louder and louder trying to make herself understood. She also will go to each of one of us to tell the same story over and over again. Wish we knew what she was trying to say....that time will come...just not soon enough.
Mia is bonding very nicely with all of us. She calls us by name usually rather loudly. She is genuinely happy most of the time...downright silly about simple things and just a joy.
Ryan is very gentle with her and you can tell she enjoys her "gaga", big brother and vice versa.
"Deedee", little brother is Austin. Mia has quickly learned to say "no" to him as he tries to steal the iPhone or iPad from her. They both converse in a language unknown to all of us.
Hopefully, Mia will learn English instead of Austin learning Chinese...although anything is possible:/
Ashlyn, Jiejie, is happy to be home with all her friends in the neighborhood. She is willing sharing them with Mia who is quite the celebrity with the little girls. The other day a little girl came to the door to play with Mia...she had never met her before but wanted to play. Then another little girl came over and she quickly started counting in Chinese to Mia to show off her skill of the Chinese language. The school where the kids attend are having after school classes in Chinese & the first graders are all doing it as a special during their school day.
Five years ago, Adam and Ginny told us of their plans to adopt from China. At the time, we had to keep it a secret from the rest of the family until they could announce it to everyone else.
During that time, Danielle and I would just look at each other and our eyes would fill with tears!
I think we get to feel the very heart of God when we love on an orphan which is why it moves our hearts to tears. Just a small piece of His amazingly love.
To see her precious face and be able to wrap our arms of love around her is an amazing gift to us.
As the blessed Nana, I am privileged to be a part of this whole adventure.
I know this is very prejudicial but this little girl is amazing! Everything in her world has changed dramatically and she is rolling with it. There are times she gets upset but it is usually because she doesn't understand what is happening. That is not a frequent thing thankfully & her attitude quickly adjusts which is impressive. She has a fun personality that can be seen through the language barrier. She is like a little sponge soaking up all our love.
Mia had no knowledge of computers or technology before she came into this family. Can I say she is adjusting just fine. She is Ryan's little sister and Adam's daughter after all :-) She loves some of the apps on our phones, games & such on the iPad. She often comes to me to climb on my lap...only to find out she wants to check my computer. She has watched the video of herself coming down the slide about 100 times...and counting! She repeats..."Ryan said ok" which is heard in the clip.
Tuesday Mia went to school to meet her teachers and see her classroom. She was a bit overwhelmed by the entourage' of 10 adults all trying to see her at the same time....needless to say they are very excited to have her in school. She will get quiet and appear shy when in those kind of situations, but she seemed generally disappointed she didn't stay longer.
Ginny was very pleased with her teacher/teachers who will be working with her. They are very caring & willing to make sure she is adjusting. Mia will be in kindergarten for the mornings starting next week! She is an eager learner and I am sure she will do great.
When Mia is excited it is funny to see her get louder and louder trying to make herself understood. She also will go to each of one of us to tell the same story over and over again. Wish we knew what she was trying to say....that time will come...just not soon enough.
Mia is bonding very nicely with all of us. She calls us by name usually rather loudly. She is genuinely happy most of the time...downright silly about simple things and just a joy.
Ryan is very gentle with her and you can tell she enjoys her "gaga", big brother and vice versa.
"Deedee", little brother is Austin. Mia has quickly learned to say "no" to him as he tries to steal the iPhone or iPad from her. They both converse in a language unknown to all of us.
Hopefully, Mia will learn English instead of Austin learning Chinese...although anything is possible:/
Five years ago, Adam and Ginny told us of their plans to adopt from China. At the time, we had to keep it a secret from the rest of the family until they could announce it to everyone else.
During that time, Danielle and I would just look at each other and our eyes would fill with tears!
I think we get to feel the very heart of God when we love on an orphan which is why it moves our hearts to tears. Just a small piece of His amazingly love.
To see her precious face and be able to wrap our arms of love around her is an amazing gift to us.
As the blessed Nana, I am privileged to be a part of this whole adventure.
Intense iPhone playing
Silly faces...well, at least for me
She took this picture of Ryan...she was having fun with my camera phone
Self portrait
She was making Ashlyn say "cheese"
such a sweet post!!
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