It's official... and baby steps:)

Last night she was fairly content in Lance's arms watching Chinese cartoons.  We were able to put PJ's on her and a pull up (just in case) -she came to us in panty's:):):)  The night went great - she slept soundly from 8:30 and we woke her at 8am to skype home.  Hayleigh, Taylor and gma & pa B. enjoyed seeing her - they were able to see the half of her face peering up over Lance's shoulders.  Lance got her dressed -i was able to help just a little bit and then we headed down to breakfast.  We really weren't sure how this was going to go - last night at dinner she cried the whole time and L, had to bring her back to the room early... But, she was a hungry baby girl - we were soooo pleased - an answer to pr-yer!  Lance got her a plate full of watermelon, a banana and some cereal congee.  While he was back at the table feeding her - i got my b.fast and his - our usual omelette!!  She ate really good - she loves watermelon and the omelette. Whew... 1 meal down:)  we were so worried about her not eating anything last night - so glad that she did today...

 

After bfast we headed down to the civil affairs office - the same place that we got her - as soon as we walked into the room with the other people in it from yesterday - she instantly started to cry.  Lance ended up walking the dark hall with her and was able to get her to giggle - things were starting to look up:)  It was soon our turn to take our oath to promise to take care of her etc... and to let them know that we did want to adopt her.  We had to sign several of documents and also put out thumbprint next to them -then it came time for Shui Shui (Maylynn) to stamp her foot - it was a struggle but i think it got done - L, has red ink all over him... 

 

Then we were off to the Notary.  Luckily, we were the first family there.  Maylynn really started to relax in the van on the way there and in the waiting room - she has started to look at me and with the help of the guide and Lance, she has been interacting more with me but in L. arms of course:) that's okay - baby steps!  In the waiting room, she actually told us that she had to go potty - so L. got to take her. We weren't sure how she'd do on the western toilet but L. said that she did great!  We were having a great time playing - she was feeding me etc.  Then the other people came and instantly she started to cry:( so we left the crowded room and she was okay... After we signed a few papers there we were done and headed to McDonald's!

 

Lance actually got to eat his lunch without Shui shui on his lap:) She sat in the high chair and loved her french fries - she loved them even more when i gave her the ketchup!  She's going to fit right into this family!!!  McD's was a hit! :)

 

Now we are back at the hotel - we've played with her a bit - she sosososo smart!!!! I'm not kidding!  She really catches on quick to things.  We got her to sign "more" if she wanted some more M&M's (big hit too!!) and we got her to walk across the room to ME to get them!!! Shocker!! but baby steps:)

 

Right now, we are getting ready to take a walk - maybe swimming and then packing for our trip to Guilin.  Thanks so much for the comments! They are really encouraging:)