As a child, I loved a rocking horse on springs. It was one of those that rocked back and forth suspended in the air with heavy metal springs. This weekend we looked for a rocking horse or soemthing similar to what Jack enjoyed at the Civil Affairs office in Nanning. We had no luck in ToysRus, but he let us know tonight that he had all he needed to ride a horse. This is a stuffed animal Craig bought about two years ago. Technically its the first thing we bought after we decided to adopt. Craig had everyone pose for Christmas pictures in 2005 with this horse. We will had to dig them up.
Jack's spirit is filled with laughter and joy. Every activity holds a belly full of giggles. Riding his stuffed horse is no exception. He hopped onto the horse after his bath tonight and bounced up and down.
The biggest irony about these pictures is that when Craig edited them (he shoots everything in a file size large enough for a billboard) he labeled them "Mr. Godiva". He had no idea that my baby book contains a photo of me riding my favorite springing horse in the buff sporting only an odd bathing cap. My mother labeled that photo "Lady Godiva". Ah, my little boy continues the tradition!
As a child, I loved a rocking horse on springs. It was one of those that rocked back and forth suspended in the air with heavy metal springs. This weekend we looked for a rocking horse or soemthing similar to what Jack enjoyed at the Civil Affairs office in Nanning. We had no luck in ToysRus, but he let us know tonight that he had all he needed to ride a horse. This is a stuffed animal Craig bought about two years ago. Technically its the first thing we bought after we decided to adopt. Craig had everyone pose for Christmas pictures in 2005 with this horse. We will had to dig them up.
Jack's spirit is filled with laughter and joy. Every activity holds a belly full of giggles. Riding his stuffed horse is no exception. He hopped onto the horse after his bath tonight and bounced up and down.
The biggest irony about these pictures is that when Craig edited them (he shoots everything in a file size large enough for a billboard) he labeled them "Mr. Godiva". He had no idea that my baby book contains a photo of me riding my favorite springing horse in the buff sporting only an odd bathing cap. My mother labeled that photo "Lady Godiva". Ah, my little boy continues the tradition!
5 comments:
Jack and family,
It looks like Jack is doing really good at home. We are also waiting to adopt a CLCP baby from China. My DH and I really like hearing about your stories.
Anne Marie
Anne Marie,
You must have just looked at the blog as I was posting. I am glad that we can provide you some information and help you and your husband with the wait. I look back on our decision to adopt at waiting child with great relief. I think some times the chat rooms and experiences of others can discourage families from adopting waiting children. Jack is a testament to the human spirit. His joy swells from within. I hope you find your child to have the same strength and love that Jack possesses. He is truly a gift.
My best,
Caroline
Uncanny... maybe even spooky!!!
Jack looks like he's having the time of his life!!!
Jack is the sweetest boy. I just LOVE the pictures of him. He looks so happy. What a sweet sweet boy, he loves his big, soft horse. Is that a Jade necklace on his neck? I love it.
Jill G.
Jill,
We slipped that necklace onto him while he was asleep in a market in Guangzhou. I think it took him a few days to realize it was there. We've been happy he kept it on. Buying that necklace was fun. The street vendor started out asking 150RMB for it. We ended up paying about 20RMB for the jade and he put it onto the necklace for free.
Caroline
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