Last Tango in Paris

Or, last post from Guangzhou. It is hard to believe we have been in China for two weeks. In a lot of ways it went very quickly because we stayed so busy. The last couple of days have dragged and we are ready to be home. I really want to see Brodie, Emily and Bethany and to see them interact with Timothy.

Timothy continues to be quite the funny little guy. He plays hard to get when you want him to talk, but will talk to complete strangers. He had several nice conversations with various shopkeepers over the last two days. He told one that he liked me because I gave him cookies. Hey, whatever works. Today, I gave him a 1 yuan coin and he thought that was the greatest. He gave it to the cashier at 7-11 to pay for his first Pringles. He has picked up many more words and phrases in English. Now he goes around saying, "knees and toes" all the time. He made half the bus go "Awwww" when he said "I love you Mommy." I am so thrilled with him. I am a bit nervous at how it will go with all the kids in the house. I am sure that a pecking order will be established. Emperor Pu Yi here evidently was alpha male in his room at the orphanage, despite not being the oldest or biggest. I am looking forward to him understanding English enough for him to realize that Daddy and Mommy are in charge and him starting to be obedient. Please continue to pray for him as he develops relationships within the family. Pray also for the girls to not feel left out as I work with Timothy over the weeks and months to come.
We must have our bags out at 9:30 tonight and depart the hotel at 5:45 in the morning. I look forward to seeing all of our family and friends in the days to come.