Journey to Cecilia: Good afternoon from the White Swan Hotel

Good afternoon to all. It is now Saturday afternoon in Guangzhou, China. We flew here yesterday afternoon. The American Consulate is here, so everyone adopting has to come here before entering back into the US. It is great to stay at this hotel because it caters to all the families who are adopting. It is so incredible to see all the families that are adopting! Everyone has their own unique story of how God brought each child into their lives.
Cece has definately become a mommy's girl. She wanted to sit on my lap the whole flight here! Since last Sunday when she was brought into our lives, she was ok with me for about the first day, then Tuesday and Wednesday she wanted Rich all the time. On Thursday, she decided I wasn't so bad and would let me hold her and put her to sleep. Now, she will go to either one of us, but does not like being held by strangers. This morning we had the health check up and she did not want the ladies who work there to pick her up. It is so amazing how quickly they start to bond and know mommy. She has such a sweet smile. We have seen her crazy, silly side now everyday for the last few days. She is quite the little ham, but only with us! She just likes to take everything in with those big eyes! When she goes to sleep, she likes to have her head stroked and sucks on a pacifier. She woke up quite a bit last night, I think because we are in a new place again and she is a bit off schedule.
I have to go complete some paperwork for the consulate now. God bless to all back home and a big hug to Abby and Jiji!
Love, Karen