Sunday At The Park

Our day started with a trip to the "dentist" office. It was not as clean as US dentist offices by any means & she's probably is a self-taught dentist. Kaitlyn had a loose tooth with decay and they pulled it out for her. She was refusing to have this done, so I asked the guide to tell her, "Either we do it now in China, or we will do it in America. Either way, it is coming out." She quickly cooperated! Plus, I like the price tag in China MUCH better! LOL!

Afterwards, we headed to a city park. We went with two other American families. Thad Ehmann is 6'5" and was a big hit with the local spouting his slam dunks! The kids played a little soccer, used the exercise equipment and had a great time! Who needs to pay for a gym membership in Lanzhou?! Kailey was being constantly "checked out" by all the teenage boys. It was kinda humorous, but made Kailey feel a bit uncomfortable! She got her picture taken with another girl about 18 yrs old that practiced her English with her. Austin got his pic taken as well, some thought he was 20 years old! Maybe because his height? Oh, did I mention we were approached by a Chinese man and given his Amway business card... too funny!

We ate lunch at another delicious resturant today and had lamb. The tea was very different tasting, but good. The dessert was pumpkin wedges with these sweet root pieces in the center. I think I ate more of that then anyone! Kaitlyn once again piled on the heaping spoonfuls of spice on her lunch. Tim took just a tiny bit of it and starting sweating like crazy. Kaitlyn doesn't like Tim's sweat and started wiping it off. Sweet moment!

Back at the hotel room we watched some Chinese TV. Of course Tim makes up the dialogue to go with it and we just sit there rolling with laughter!! It's pretty funny!

Kaitlyn definitely prefers Ma Ma to anyone else, but is warming up more and more to Ba Ba (dad). Her clinginess and constantly wanting my touch just shows me how insecure she is. She needs to be by me at all times - I guess I'm her security blanket for now, and that's okay :) She continues to test us and does naughty things to get a reaction from us. I just continue to pray for her and her adjustment... and our patience!! She seems much younger than 10 1/2 years old. Everytime we go to eat, she out eats everyone else. She grabs food and fills her plate. I sometimes wonder if she does this because she thinks she won't get her "share" or enough. She also does something else quite interesting. Things she came with, things we sent in her care package, and anything else we've given her (including the phone number to our Chinese guide), she hides in her backpack. She draws a clear line that these are her things and they are special to her. It's kinda cute :)