Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry First Christmas Baby!

We know that more than likely our child was born this year.  That means that my baby is somewhere in China, having his or her first Christmas.  Luckily he (or she) is young enough that he won't remember having spent today, without the love of his parents.  I am really hoping that it is not void of love though.  I really hope that the Ayis love my baby, and dote on him.  I hope that he is in a good orphanage, where he gets more than enough to eat, and when he is scared or bumps his head, or just needs extra hugs and snuggles, that there is an Ayi there who loves him.  Most orphanages in China, do not celebrate Christmas, from what I understand, so he is most likely not celebrating today, no extra toys or clothes that are just his own.  At his age though, I don't think it bothers him to have to share his clothes...the toys, depending on how old he is, well he might mind a little. 
My hope is that by his next Christmas, he will be home with us, with more gifts under the tree than one can imagine, surrounded by not only a mom and dad that so want him, and love him more than humanly possible, but also surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and more! 

Although it has been a tough week with the adoption paperwork, the thought of seeing his smile on Christmas morning, and seeing this child grow up, it makes me stronger and able to push forward with the paperwork.  (Hopefully later this week, when things calm down from Christmas, I can share what made this week so tough!) 

So until we have you home with us baby, I hope your Christmas and every other holiday is filled with love and laughter.  I wish you hugs and snuggles and someone to rock you to sleep.  I hope you are warm this winter, and I pray for a full belly for you and all of the other children who you live with.  I pray for peace for your birth family, with the difficult decision that they had to make.  And I pray that God leads me to you soon, and that next Christmas we are together!  Merry Christmas Baby!

Monday, December 3, 2012

Dino Lingo Video in Mandarin Chinese

I am at it again.  I just tried out a video on YouTube, in hopes of earning one for free.  I watched the clip that was posted in Chinese, since we will be bringing home our little one from China sometime next year. 

The video was cute, and I think it was fairly well made.  It was entertaining enough that it would hold a child's attention, and educate at the same time.  I watched the Mandarin video, and then the one in Irish, just for fun.

Here is the link to the Chinese video, but if you are interested in any other videos, you can get to the other languages from there too! 

YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjdI9bp5-Ys&feature=BFa&list=PLlBlltNtETtTjhsO8ERGRcYz5uj8IaLaJ

Company Website:   http://dinolingo.com/languages/chinese.html#.UL0_HYbsLaE



No matter what language you are looking for (because they have quite a few to choose from,) Dino Lingo is an awesome language learning programs for kids!

As always, when I am trying new things for free, I viewed this clip complimentary through Influenster!