My kids are the best. It's true.
For most Dads, God gives you blinders to overlook the tantrems, stinky diapers, bad breath, stubborn hearts, and the host of other imperfections to reach this conclusion...that you've got the best kids in the world. I have missed you, Reed and Annie, on this trip. I can't wait for Monday night! This morning, Grace did her best to make it a special day. I've included some photos from 'floor time'.
Up until this morning she had only spent awake time in our arms or on Julie's back...arguably a tough physical position for her to showcase her personality. But this morning we gave floor time a shot...with some Korean music (who knows what they're saying) and a few toys. It took her a while but she started playing and we got a glimpse of her playful side. She is full of mischief.
As has become our custom, we spent the morning walking about the streets. We had some Chinese food (ironically it wasn't very good). On a side note, it seems that one of the common food staples here is a fried egg. It's everywhere...and on everything...including fried rice with egg...that's right...a fried egg right on top. I'm just saying.
We tried to come back to the hotel for naps and inventory. Grace apparently only likes napping on her Mommy. We're off again, after this brief pause, to have one more city adventure. Our flight departs Seoul (ICN) tomorrow night at 730pm, arriving (after 13 hours) in Chicago at about 830pm. We expect to be in Nashville by 1030pm. I'm sure it will be an adrenaline filled and caffeine induced state of mind...but we feel like we can handle it. Pray that she will be able to sleep on the flight.
I did not show a picture of where the rice ended up (on the table and floor), but thought the chopstick skills were worth documenting.
Super Mom found a place to change Grace in the restaurant...no small feat.
A few practical good ideas from everyday life in Seoul (this is a growing list):
1) The elevator bank signals which elevator is arriving first as soon as you push the button. This eliminates the guessing game about which one to stand in front of...and you aren't caught off guard.
2) A small wastebasket under your table at a restaurant. This is very comforting to those of us who suffer from OCD and insist on throwing away any bit of trash (no matter how small) the moment it needs to be discarded.
3) No tipping! That's right...just add 15%-20% back into your meal budget. In Korea, good service is included free of charge. Isn't that the way it should be?
2 comments:
oh my goodness. she is beautiful. my eyes are full of tears and my heart is full of joy! what a blessing she is! we love you
cara
I love reading your blog. I have goose bumps as I read and almost twinges of jealously. What an awesome adventure to bring her home. She is truly beautiful. I'm thinking she's probably close in age to Max and Olivia, they are 15 mos, born 3/16/09. Max sort of looks as the screen a little longer when your pics are up...hmmm, maybe just the beginning of a match. :) I love being in touch, even though it has been such a long time since we have been in touch. Julie, thank you also for the letter you sent a few months back, it meant a lot. Love you all. Welcome Grace!!!
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