This is not the special hat, but the one that Teddy Girl was wearing.


Okay, a little bit better :)


Now it's Teddy Girl's turn to wear the old hat. Those are cheerios all over the couch (the best way to keep her occupied for a moment--or two--at best). Typically, the only place Mommy can actually put her down is in our hotel room; otherwise, she almost always needsto be held at all times to feel secure. With time, this need will lessen; but for now, she is VERY attached (which is a good thing). However, she also wanted to walk by herself a little (i.e., in public, that is).


Time to take a stroll out of the White Swan and start to head home.


Almost at the door, leading to the BIG world outside. The doorman held the door open for her, and she giggled with glee as the liberated wind blew her hair (brisk day!) Once out the door, Willow's arms are immediately held high: "time to pick me up and hold me close!"




Ginger ice cream ... (especially delicious after a hard day's work on a red couch).



Grace, in her store, whose Ayi (auntie) made the red-couch outfit.


Waiting outside Starbucks, for Daddy's latte.


Gee it's great to be home and out of those clothes. I am playing with the drum that Ayi Echo purchased for me in Suzhou (at the Humble Administrator's Garden shop). Behind me, Mommy has begun to pack for the trip home.



Here I am !!! A few hours later, I was very sad ... not sure why, but life is overwhelming sometimes. A lot of love and a good night's sleep will make it all better in the morning. Goodnight!