March 10

We were able to do some sightseeing today with our guide. We went to the Zhonghua Gate that is famous in the city of Nanjing. It is similar to the Great Wall of China in its structure and purpose. We were able to go through tunnels that told stories about different dynasties, emperors, and famous people of the city. We watched a video about the city and learned a lot about the province.

Our guide, Cai, then took us to a shop that sold jade and freshwater pearls known in this province. I wanted to buy Macy something for when she turned 16 and then again when she got married that was unique to her birthplace. Nanjing is known as the jade capital in China so that would be something special to give her. We went to a private viewing room with all kinds of jade items and pearls. We bought a jade bracelet that I well wear until we give it to Macy when she gets older. We also bought a pearl necklace and earrings for her to wear on her wedding day. So neat!

We came back for lunch and Macy took a nap. She woke up from nap very upset. With being in an orphanage, the children grieve differently depending on their attachment to the nannies and the age of the child. I feel that we have had 2 good days with her and now she is starting the grieving process which is very healthy for her to deal with quickly. We will ride it out with lots of hugs and tears. she is very attached to Mama right now and doesn't want much to do with Baba. So, I am dealing with all the meltdowns right now because she doesn't want Baba to console her. I can tell that very soon she will be a Baba's girl. She admires him from a distance and will play with him as long as Mama is around her.

We met an adoptive family from TX that adopted a little girl that turned 1 today. We went to her birthday party this afternoon and went out to eat with them tonight. They also have a little girl that is 5 years old. We had a good time with them and made plans to eat with them tomorrow night. We will also fly to Guangzhou with them on Friday.

We tour again tomorrow and start packing for the next city on Friday. Pictures: Zhongua Gate, Year of the Tiger 2010, Macy, after signing to be Macy's legal parents