Lillian's Update

The kids and I had just started walking home from school when my phone buzzed...an email from my agency titled "Update". I was so excited! I tried to open the attachment on my phone, but it wasn't compatible...seriously?! I told the kids to start running home so we could look at the photos on the laptop. Jackson was pretty eager, but Benjamin decided he couldn't ride his bike anymore...he always has his own plan. I decide to sweeten the deal...ice cream for anyone who can get home fast! Amazing how fast a little boy can ride his bike home when ice cream is involved.

We got a couple of photos, new measurements, and some of our questions answered.

She weighs 17 pounds and has two teeth. I was so worried the clothes we bought her would be too big, but I think their going to be just right! She has the cutest little chubby cheeks! I can't decide if she is hanging on for dear life in the photo below or if she can really walk holding on to something. We shall see...

We didn't get answers to all the questions I asked, but hopefully we can visit the orphanage and ask the questions again. In the meantime, I am thrilled to have a few more pictures and new measurements! 

Answers to the update are in red.

1. Did her birth mother leave a note or any other memento with her? If yes, please describe. No reply
2. Can she roll over? Yes   Sit up unassisted? Yes   Crawl? Yes   Walk? Yes, while holding on to something with one hand.
3. Can she pass a toy from one hand to the other?  No reply
4. Is she imitating speech sounds?  She says "yiya" and when adults are talking she shouts loudly
5. What was her first word or sound?  None
6. How many ounces of formula per bottle? 200ml  Bottles per day? 4 
7. What time does she wake up? 6:30am  Nap?  12:00-2:00pm  Bedtime?  9:00pm
8. Does she have a special friend or crib mate in the orphanage?  She likes to sleep in her crib near other children.  What is this child's name?  No reply
9. If she is upset, what soothes her?  Walking around the room and talking to her. She doesn't like strangers and will cry.
10. Can she wave bye-bye?  No reply
11. Does she have a nickname?  They call her Huanhuan. (Huan is her Chinese middle name)
12. Is she close to a particular nanny? Yes  What is this nanny's name?  No reply
13. Describe her personality. Her hands and feet are quick. She likes to hug her nanny and play games.
14. What is her favorite toy to play with?  She likes intelligent toys and other children.
15. What makes her laugh?  No reply