I didn't think much about the multiple long lines/security checks/more security checks/sitting on the runway, however. We had gone through our first two lines of defense just sitting on the runway in Guangzhou. (Mental note - don't fly out of Guangzhou next time; we could have been in Hong Kong long before the plane actually took off). She actually did okay once the first flight got underway. We played with the seat belt and the old ash trays (apparently attempting to squish Ben's finger in the tray was hilarious). Unfortunately, the delay on the ground led to a mighty close connection time and we sprinted through the Hong Kong airport just in time for the 14 hour flight. She did AMAZINGLY well on the flight. She didn't sleep much, which would prove to be disastrous for the folks on the way from Chicago to Minneapolis. We were that family. None of my lines of defense could conquer a tired, confused 2 year old. Fortunately, it was short and upon landing we were greeted by a small throng of Serena admirers. Once she was handed balloons and loved on a bit more, she was golden.
And has been since then. 17 hours of sleep helped. We played and she ate some of "our" food instead of the series of processed white flour she is accustomed too. This proved to be a mistake later and I don't have to tell you that introducing avocados and quinoa into a digestive tract accustomed to steamed buns with sesame paste is not the greatest idea. Shudder. We played all day. Our attachment is going well. I almost hate to say it, but I remind myself that she has a long way to go - 2 steps forward, 1 step back. We took a brief venture out in the snow and she is now sleeping away, hopefully for the night. I should do that, too.
A family photo the night before departure:
Note: no family members consumed any part of the chicken head.
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thanks for continuing the updates - we've been anxious to hear how things stateside were going. we can't wait to hear more about all things serena
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