Today was a day of "firsts" for Cael Enyi. This was the first day that he called himself "Cael Enyi", so we are starting to mix it up, a bit, with his name...we will gradually drop the Enyi (if and when he is OK with it). Today was also the first day that he "rode a bike". As it turns out, the bike that we had saved for him is still WAY too big...so off we went to the PX for the military special.....with a new helmet to boot. Of course, I did not actually have my camera out there to get a shop of him on his new bike...but here he is on the old one.
Today was his first visit to the military commissary....or any grocery store as we know it. The people in Enyi's village went to the market every one or two days to get just what they needed for immediate needs, as space and refrigeration are sparse and expensive! His eyes were HUGE as we wheeled through the aisles in the "car-cart"...note that Cam barely fits, but they insisted on riding together. Both of their eyes were getting very heavy so we rushed through as quickly as possible to get them back outside playing We were really hoping to keep everyone awake until at least 7:00 pm. (BTW: We went to bed at 0230 and the kids were in at 0430 asking if it was time to get up...so we are all going on very little sleep, today!)
Meanwhile, back in the neighborhood, everyone was out on their bikes and Cael Enyi was anxious to show off his new wheels and helmet. It turns out that he (like his older brother) has a way with the ladies. While he was completely capable of riding himself, the neighbor girls all wanted to push him. He also performs his little song and dance numbers on command, now, so he is getting very smooth!
His new best friend is Maeve, our neighbor's daughter. She is little smaller than Enyi, but they getting along great! Another neighbor girl made a special snack for all the kids. So he had his first Oreo topped with peanut butter and marshmallow cream...the evidence on his and Maeve's face tells the rest of the story.
Finally, this was the first night since we picked him up that I did not have to ask them to go to bed...and he and Cam were both asleep before we could even get them tucked in!
Tomorrow we are heading to my folks to pick up Tucker (the dog) and introduce him to the newest addition. We are also anxious for Geese and Pop to meet Enyi! For those of you continuing to pray for my Dad...he is having a rough go. His recovery is going much slower due to the complications of the leukemia...and my Dad refuses to listen to his medical professionals! (mostly, my Mom!)...I am SOOO glad that I did not inherit that gene :-)
Again, thanks to all for your comments. While we could not always read them in China (due to social networking blocks) we have had a good time catching up on the comments (and emails) from friends and family.
Today was his first visit to the military commissary....or any grocery store as we know it. The people in Enyi's village went to the market every one or two days to get just what they needed for immediate needs, as space and refrigeration are sparse and expensive! His eyes were HUGE as we wheeled through the aisles in the "car-cart"...note that Cam barely fits, but they insisted on riding together. Both of their eyes were getting very heavy so we rushed through as quickly as possible to get them back outside playing We were really hoping to keep everyone awake until at least 7:00 pm. (BTW: We went to bed at 0230 and the kids were in at 0430 asking if it was time to get up...so we are all going on very little sleep, today!)
Meanwhile, back in the neighborhood, everyone was out on their bikes and Cael Enyi was anxious to show off his new wheels and helmet. It turns out that he (like his older brother) has a way with the ladies. While he was completely capable of riding himself, the neighbor girls all wanted to push him. He also performs his little song and dance numbers on command, now, so he is getting very smooth!
His new best friend is Maeve, our neighbor's daughter. She is little smaller than Enyi, but they getting along great! Another neighbor girl made a special snack for all the kids. So he had his first Oreo topped with peanut butter and marshmallow cream...the evidence on his and Maeve's face tells the rest of the story.
Finally, this was the first night since we picked him up that I did not have to ask them to go to bed...and he and Cam were both asleep before we could even get them tucked in!
Tomorrow we are heading to my folks to pick up Tucker (the dog) and introduce him to the newest addition. We are also anxious for Geese and Pop to meet Enyi! For those of you continuing to pray for my Dad...he is having a rough go. His recovery is going much slower due to the complications of the leukemia...and my Dad refuses to listen to his medical professionals! (mostly, my Mom!)...I am SOOO glad that I did not inherit that gene :-)
Again, thanks to all for your comments. While we could not always read them in China (due to social networking blocks) we have had a good time catching up on the comments (and emails) from friends and family.
Oh, he looks so happy! Glad you all are back! We just returned from a 3 day camping trip (with no internet) so I have been going crazy to read all about your return. We have to talk before our trip!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it home OK and are settling in. I loved reading your blog. We're looking forward to staying in touch!
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