Sunday in Guangzhou

We have lost of all track of time and days but yes, we are finishing out our Sunday here and our first week with Hudson. It is hard to believe a week ago tonight this wild, angry, scared boy was placed in my arms. Tonight he spent some time with just the girls and the other kids while the rest of the family walked around some streets behind our hotel. Then he was content to stay with Grandpa and Mema while Mark, Jordan and I ventured out for some dinner to bring back. He seems happier and more relaxed every day. He still won't let Mark carry him and although he loves to play with Mark, Jordan and Madi, Kailee and I are the only two who can carry him. He has turned into quite the love bug....giving out kisses to our family when asked and hugging me often. He has gone down for every nap and bedtime crying which turns into a moan while he rubs his face, tummy or arms. He has always pushed my hand away if I try to do this. Today for nap time he fussed quite a bit and since I was so tired with a terrible headache and really wanted a nap, I tried to lay him down with me. He immediately stopped fussing, let me put my arms around him and fell asleep. Tonight when I laid him down for bed in his crib he drifted right off without a whimper. He has become so smiley and continues to entertain us with his charming personality.
We have finally been reunited with all the families and have enjoyed getting to hear their stories from Gotcha day and getting to know the kids, every one of them beautiful!!
We were off this morning to Shaiman island for shopping. What a beautiful tropical place after the dry, barren, brown land of Lanzhou. We are not staying at the White Swan but right in Guangzhou at the Asian International....we love it!!! We did venture into the White Swan and will take pictures on the Red Couch with the kids later this week. We spent most of our time pricing different items we are interested in and just checking out the many shops. We head back tomorrow afternoon for the kids medical exams after the 'paper party' in the morning.
Denise, Kristy, Kailee, my parents and I headed to Starbucks after lunch for a nice treat and Maggie and Hudson shared a carrot cake muffin. It is so fun spending time with the kids that we have prayed for these last many weeks as our families have bonded over email. This truly is an amazing time and one we will cherish forever.
My mission this week is to search out good quality pearls,,,,I should have bought them in Beijing but didn't so any suggestions would be appreciated.....
We have so enjoyed China and the people and experiences here but we are starting to long for home. We won't rush the week and will enjoy and take in as much as we can in our remaining days but will be ready to get back to our family and friends back in Texas.