Can you believe that this time last year we were collecting the last of our paperwork and packing our suitcases for China? In honour of that event, we spent the past weekend with some of Elspeth’s China family bounding. We were blessed with great weather, ample food, a whole farm full of activities and wonderful company. Our family has truly been blessed. Not only has China given us two precious daughter’s but also two more branches for our family tree full of caring and warm families. It is a delight to spend time with them.
Highlights of the weekend? On Saturday morning the group went to a local zoo/playground/minature village. The kids spent a lot of time in the playground section and had an absolute blast! Along with traditional playground equipment there were also trampolines and a splash zone. Peer pressure is a wonderful thing when it encourages your nervous child to actually venture into the water at the splash park. That’s right, Elspeth actually went into the water at a splashpark!!! We have not had a chance to visit another one since then so it might just be a one time thing but still a step in the right direction. As you can see from the photos, both girls had quite a bit of fun bouncing on the trampolines. Can you believe that in April Elspeth couldn’t jump?
Once we were back at the farm the fun continued. The kids played on the swings, splashed in the wading pool and mixed up “cement” under the direction of Katrine (mud, water, stones and a toy dump truck – in case you want to make your own). The parents managed to secure a few minutes for our own refreshments and relaxation.
After a scrumptious dinner, it was time to give the kids pony rides. They were thrilled. I think that if they had not been promised dessert and loot bags we may not have been able to get them away from the ponies quite as easily.
We are already looking forward to more reunions. It is always great to see how the kids are growing and to share the successes and challenges of the previous year. Soon we will be able to wish each other a happy one year anniversary…about two more weeks.
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Each adoptive family needs to define for themselves the amount of contact that they need/want with their travel group. For us, we see our travel groups as extended family…like adoption brought as yet another branch on our family tree. These families understand some of the uniquely adoption related issues and can offer us (and hopefully we them) support and encouragement during times when these issues flair up. Additionally, they are great people who are fun to be with and talk too. As I said, we have been doubly blessed.