Consulate Day!

Yesterday we almost didn't get to swim.  It has been raining the past few days and wasn't sure the pool will be open.

 We finally found a small float for Zhou Duo and it is working out great.  He has the confidence to swim more independently and helping him with his balance.

 We went to Shamian Island after swimming.  It was occupied by the British and the French so the architecture is very different...very beautiful and serene.

We took a picture with one of  many statues on the Island..

We had dinner at one if the local Cantonese Restaurant on the Island.  This is a Veal Dish, it came with a candy ornament on the plate.

Zhou Duo couldn't wait to have some.  Unfortunately, it is very sticky and really not for eating but Zhou Duo had to try some.  We had to show him just to lick and not bite in fear of him breaking his teeth.

There was a Seafood Restaurant next to where we ate.  There are many aquariums as you enter the Restaurant and you pick what you want to have.  There were lots of eel looking creatures.  Too bad we didn't know how to order.  We would have liked to try it.

 

We met more adoptive families and got a photo.

This morning was our Consulate Appointment where we swear an oath to be Zhou Duo's parents and care for him.  There were about 10 families total taking the oath together.

Today was the first day Zhou Duo didn't want to ride in his stroller.  He didn't fuss when we put him in but he let us know he didn't like the stroller. He can see all the babies in the same stroller and sees other older kids walking. He will have lot to adjust to.  In the Orphanage he is with other kids with disabilities but now he know he is very different.  He is a champ and  he will know he is perfect in every way.