Today we leave Nanjing and go to Guangzhou for the consulate appt. Nan has never been on a plane before so we'll see how this goes. As long as Aslen is with her she should be fine. Now that she isn't taking antibiotics or jumping on her bed for hours her urine has cleared.
Last night we had dinner with Linda Huang, who does orphanage visits for waiting families. Linda is also one of the nicest people I've ever met. She said that Nan's Mandarin has an "American accent" now, which means she's started droping her inflection tones. When we went to the indoor pool to play, a lady came over and was talking to all of us in English. We told her Nan spoke Mandarin so she asked Nan if she spoke Mandarin and Nan shook her head "No." :)
Nan is by far the tidiest Caldwell. Shirley is now second. Bud and Dallas are still tied for last. Before she eats or after she goes potty, she gets up on a stool and washes her hands up to her elbows twice, but she looks like a surgeon she scrubs everything and puts soap on both hands. She washes her face, then she washes the entire vanity and dries it. She gets very angry if you try to interrupt her or help. Linda said the orphanage was very strict about cleanliness.
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I am now sure Nan is part Caldwell. Hurry home with her I am sure we can all learn a thing or two from this brave wonderful little girl.
Be safe and enjoy.
Grandma Shirley
Hey Caldwell Fam, Cameron is very interested in this whole process. He found Nanjing on the map today and is planning to tell his class about Brennan tomorrow. Wait until Nan discovers GermX hand sanatizer!
Hello again, Just wanted to say hello to Aslen (and tell her she is a wonderful big sister for taking care of Nan. I can see it in the pictures)
Also what is the name of your hotel and the shopping mall? I wanted to look it up so I can get a picture of where you are.
Love to All
Grandma Shirley
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