Too tired to post last night :)

Sara and I, walking along the Pearl River (just a few blocks away). We've had a great two days (though we've had some crying as well). Every once in a while Willow starts crying--actually it is sobbing. We know she has moments of intense grieving and being overwhelmed. She's doing so well, though. She is very happy when we are in the hotel room, and almost never stops smiling. When we are out, she is very quiet and unresponsive (so we keep her in the Ergo with the cover to shield her from too much stimulation). That helps, and she loves to sleep in it, while being held by me. She's okay with Chris (she likes to feed us both, and play with us both), but she especially needs me, particularly when she is upset.
She hadn't gone to the bathroom, and we had to invoke glycerin. But ... I remembered what our adoption counselor said to me: many of the children are actually using a little potty at the orphanage, and have trouble using the diaper. So, we searched near and far until we found one. And, as soon as we sat her on it, we received a "present." Again, the next morning, another present. She loves to sit on it and play with her toys at the same time. I'll leave it at that (some of you probably aren't interested!).
We visited a park today, that was filled with interesting plants. In addition to many things to do, the park itself commemorates the legend of Guangzhou (the city we are in). There is a statue of 5 rams. Women rode into Guangzhou during a time of starvation and delivered "spears" (corn). They left the rams and flew away. After than, there was much food and prosperity. We also went to a museum (in the same park) which focused on the archeological and growth aspects of Guangzhou.

Sara Gao (Chinese name, Gao Yuan) our smart, fun guide: who coincidentally has been studying Yosemite. Six degrees of separation.

European statue outside of Lucy's cafe (American style food).

Two neighbor-families from our floor (the entire group of them left yesterday, though, so we are alone for now). I am holding a little boy named Caleb (his Mom, Joni, from North Dakota, is wearing green). Seated next to me is Chloe and her Mom, Melinda (from Oregon). Willow is sleeping, peacefully, in her crib.