Xiao Zi

For now we are calling him Xiao Zi, since that's what he's used to. We'll worry about transitioning later. Tonight, he nearly went out of his little mind when we put "Cars" on the DVD player. He kept holding up his Lightening McQueen to the screen and saying "Ta-ta" (car). I'll bet he showed us that his car was the same as the one on the screen about 50 times. Until we turned off the DVD player to go to bed.

He is a great sleeper! Once he's out, he's out. Unless his stomach is upset. He is also completely potty trained. Even with diarrhea, he has yet to have an accident. He got a tiny spot of poop on his underpants yesterday and was completely horrified. We had to go right away to change the underpants. He's adjusted very easily to western clothing, but he wants nothing to do with different shoes. We bought one pair similar to the ones he came to us with, and he only wants to wear those. He is uninterested in the sneakers with the flashing lights that we just bought... Maybe he'll change his mind eventually.

He has started playing in the play room and in our room. He doesn't run to me everytime John, or anyone else, looks at him. He still wants me to carry him everywhere, but he's definitely relaxing. He's all boy. Loves cars, and his Spiderman toy from McDonalds (it shoots a web when you press a button). Anything with buttons, anything that makes noise, anything you can throw, he's all over it.

He's been sharing food with me the past day or so, and today, started offering food from his plate to John, Nai-nai and Allie. Like Allie, he appears to have a limitless appetite. The buffet places that let kids eat free are probably happy to see us leave... they easily put away as much as some adults.

Playgroup friends, we miss you. Can't wait for you to meet Xiaozi.

Family, I love you. Dad, if you get a chance, will you let people know how to respond to posts?

Love and miss you all!!