Saturday, August 21st: Day 5 w/Sophie

Yeah!!! I got some sleep. Sophie only had two night terrors so it was a much better night to rest. She is doing soooooooo much better! We still have a way to go but at least we know prayers are being answered b/c we do see progress. She will now let Rodney play with her some, smile at him, point that sweet little finger and yell something at him, but she still will not let him hold her. She reserves that right to me still and as much as I love it I will be glad to share cause her 22 lbs are killing my left arm As I sit here and post w/one hand, she is asleep in my good arm so peaceful and angelic. She is so funny and cute. She has a cunning little smile that will melt the toughest heart. God amazes me with His wisdom and care in creating my children through other peole's DNA but so ultimately made for us to raise as a part of our family! I am so grateful to God for loving me enough to give me this awesome gift!!!
About our day:
When we woke up Sophie is ready for a bite of something immediately! So, I fed her a mini bowl of cherrios and she ate every bite including the milk! Next, I got ready between her playing and hugs. Then we went down to breakfast and this chic will cause a scene... she can eat and scream and throw the best Tammy fit ever!!! Her favorite foods so far are bananas, scrambled eggs, toast and jelly, chocolate muffins (that's my girl), & french toast with banana smothie to drink! And yes she does eat all of that in bites at one meal!!! We then went to the lobby to meet our group and guide for the clinic visit. First we headed to the photo shop to get Sophie's Visa photo taken and then straight to the clinic. We were dreading this and knew it would drama! Our guide knew Sophie would show out so she put us first. We had to go to three stations to get the clearance for VIsa paperwork. She started screaming and flopping all over so the chinese nurse grabbed me by the arm and pulled me to the table to take her b/c they couldn't handle her (hee-hee)! Once we left there we walked back to the room to let Sophie calm down and decompose! Oh, me too! After a nap and calming down we headed to the island shops to stroll around and pick up a few things to take home. Then Sophie and I went to the room to play while the guys went to the bank to exchange money. We then got a taxi and went into the city to eat at McDonalds and check out the five story shopping mall. My girl had lots of first today! Hopefully you will see most of the happenings in the pics of our day. We had a good day with few meltdowns once the clinic visit was over. Then before bed we went on our nightly swim in the pool to play and work off some energy. I had such a hard time holding on to Miss Prissy Pants that we stopped early and went in to play in the tub instead. I can handle her in the tub b/c I can just sit with her while she plays. Anyway, good day in all... Keep praying for us and know that we truly thank you and love you for following along, encouraging us, and praying for our time together!
ALl our Love,
Tammy and the bunch

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