Random Stuff

Finn’s bronchitis is getting better. The worst of the infection seems to have passed. He is still having periods of time when he only wants to be held, but there’s nothing wrong with that!!! His cough is still pretty bad, poor kid. He wakes himself up once or twice during the night. He still looks for one of his caregivers when we are out and about. He calls the caregiver YeYe (means grandpa in Mandarin). We think we have a picture of him…based on Finn’s preference for Chinese men with glasses. We haven’t shown the pictures to Finn yet.

We went swimming today at the hotel pool. Mostly we went sitting in the water. Finn was a little apprehensive, but I suspect he will not be next time. Eliza has been staying very close to Mama, but today in particular. She said to me “Mama, I want you to do everything for me today”. I am afraid it was a disappointing day for her.

During an afternoon play time, Eliza gave Finn a kiss. He smiled big and kissed her back. Have I mentioned Finnian’s current going to sleep pattern? He lies on Kyle’s chest for a couple of minutes, and, if not already sawing logs, lies on his back for a couple more minutes before being out cold. Kyle then gingerly plops him in his crib. It’s all too easy…probably a trick. We’ll see how it goes back home in Colorado.

Finn’s vocabulary list increased today with “up”, “uh-oh”, and “hello”. He is also loud and persuasive with “bu yao!” which means “I do not want that” in Mandarin. Glad we studied up on this phrase prior to departure. He is a great explorer. He and Mama went for a walk today and took turns alternating English and Mandarin words for “walk”, “hello”, “run” and “good-bye”. He would whisper each new word a few times before attempting it audibly. We ate dinner at a Thai restaurant tonight. It was yummy. Our dinner music was Don Williams…made me a little homesick.