A Better Day

I think I alluded to this a little in my last few entries, but yesterday was very hard for me.  I think maybe it was combo of jet lag, stress of the situation, and pure homesickness, but whatever the reason, I broke down.  You just have no idea what that first "rejection" is going to feel like and the nurturing person that I am was just sad that I couldn't take away my baby's pain-- not to mention even look at her!  Timothy asked Steve where I was when we were skyping yesterday and I just had to remove myself because I couldn't hold the tears back.  I wanted a big fat Timothy hug so badly.  As amazing and long-awaited this trip has been, I just want to go home.  We're almost halfway through, though, and I'm guessing that Guangzhou will be very different with all the other adoptive families around.  We have met a few here that are wonderful.  One couple is from New York, but they have very strong Irish accents.  I think I wouldn't know where I would be without the encouraging words from the lady, Bridget.  It is nice to have other folks at the very same stage as us around.
 
But today was like night and day.  Little Miss started to really show off her personality.  I think she'll fit right in with our crazy family!  She still wants Steve, but in the middle of the night, when she couldn't find Steve, she crawled right over to me and allowed me to cuddle her and comfort her.  That was huge.  Then today, she gave me a few more smiles, giggles and would play with me with her toys.  All these things need to be done within about 2 feet of Steve, but I am trying to be the only one who feeds her and plays with toys with her.  Slowly but surely, I want her get to know I'm not so bad :)  A few times, she did venture away from Steve for a bit, but she always checks back in.  We had MUCH less crying today, so more pleasant for all of us.  Tomorrow is our last full day in Nanchang and I am READY to move on!!  I've enjoyed it here, but I just don't think this is the most ideal time for siteseeing.  The food is amazing.  The weather is HOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!
 
Anyway, Dragon Princess is sleeping, so I have a little time to go through pictures and I'll leave you with a few... enjoy (these are all from today)!
 
p.s. have I told you how much I LOVE dressing this little Dragon Princess??????
 
p.p.s.  I was told the link on the other blog didn't work... try http://stevencocoj.livejournal.com.  Let me know if it works.