We all met at Lakeside Village and took over for a while. The best part was watching/listening to Amelie chatter away with her nail tech about her upcoming trip to China. When the nail tech asked Amelie why she was going to China, she told her it was to get her little brother. The tech then asked Amelie how old he was and what his name was. Amelie told her, then was very precise when saying his name so the tech could know the proper pronunciation "Han Min" Amelie said carefully and slowly a number of times.
It was a fantastic day of pedicures, shopping and a movie (Amelie wanted Nana and Ging to see African Cats since she had already seen it and loved it so much). We got to follow it up with swimming and pizza at Lenny and Amanda's. Pretty great way to spend the day!
On another note, Amelie is somewhat anxious about the trip to China and is more frequently saying that she doesn't want to go. She asked me the other day if someone could just bring Han here. When Allen or I talk to her about why she doesn't want to go, she says she will miss her family and her animals. Last night, when Lenny gave her a hug good bye, she said something to him about forgetting her while she was gone. He, of course, assured her that wouldn't happen, but it does shed some light on what may be worrying her about this big trip.
We realize the trip to China may be a bit overwhelming. Perhaps due to the fact that is out of the country which is big enough, but also she knows this is where she was born and has some history here. It's hard to know what exactly she must be thinking, but we do know it's a lot for a 5 year old. We've been trying to be sensitive about this and let her talk it out as much as she needs to. We also make sure to talk about plans we have with family and friends when we get back so she can know for sure that we do actually plan on coming back to the world we know and love.
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I know she is concerned and wants to know we will all still be here . I am so excited about your going to get Han and can't wait to love him up, I also know she will enjoy the trip once you are on the plane and starting the journey.
I had a wonderful time with you all and thank you so much for including me in the girls day out. Amelie and Emerson are so much fun to listen too and watch , what a cute interaction they have.
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