More about Madison

Aug. 25, 2010

What a cutie!

Now that we've had Madison several days, we are beginning to see and understand her personality traits. I really think she is going to be a girly girl (sorry Seth and Taylor - I predict lots of pink and dolls). She is so dainty and petite; even her laugh and cry are dainty. She does not like for her hands to be dirty, so she will put her hands out for us to wipe off when they are dirty. She is somewhat shy and still hesitant around others. However, she will smile and wave to others around her. Madison has the SWEETEST laugh. She also loves to try to make others laugh.  She loves toys that require putting things in and then taking things out (she has a car that you put the blocks in, then take out - she loves it).

Madison loves the bright fish in the aquarium.

Physically, as I said, she's very petite. Her 12 month clothes I brought her fit, but she probably could wear 9 month clothes. As you've already seen, she's absolutely beautiful. She is walking, but she is unsteady (more like a 12 month old).  She is wearing her size 3 shoes, and they seem to be just right. Her fine motor skills seem to be on track. She has Mongolian spots on her lower back. I'm so glad several people told me about this or I would have thought she had been abused. For those of you who do not know, Mongolian spots are fairly common in Asian children. They are typically on their back. At birth they are darker, then they fade as the child gets older. Madison's spots look like an old bruise. She already seems to be understanding some things we are telling her (such as "no" and "wave bye-bye", etc). As far as her hearing, we still cannot tell that there is an impairment.   

Madison and her friend Chandler

As for today, we went to the aquarium this morning.  It was a pretty nice aquarium, and the kids really enjoyed it. Seth and Taylor, you need to get her fish tank ready - she really likes bright, colorful fish! After her nap, we went to the playroom in the hotel and let the children play. We are having to find indoor activities since the weather continues to be gloomy and rainy. Tomorrow will be another day in Zhengzhou, then we will head to Guangzhou on Friday. We are ready to move on to another city but are making the most of our time in Zhengzhou. We are thoroughly enjoying reading your comments (they are sent to us through e-mail). We can feel the prayers all they way across the ocean!