Today has been a long day visiting a jade factory, a cloisonné factory and the Great Wall of China. I think we are all really tired and reaching our breaking point. Aiden did not get a nap today and we are paying the price now. I tried laying him down for a nap close to 5 p.m. but abandoned the idea after he cried and screamed for probably a good 20 minutes. He has definitely been pushing the limits today. I am still walking a fine line with knowing when to discipline him at this point. It’s definitely a different concept to think about disciplining a child you have only had for five days and you are still trying to bond with…however I do not want to let him get away with everything either. He is REALLY a good baby and considering he did not have a nap, he was still REALLY a good baby….laughing all day and flirting with all of the sales ladies. The adults are just as tired and cranky as well. This hotel is not really living up to our expectations. Every time housekeeping comes in, we manage to get 1-2 clean towels for 4 of us and they have not yet once in the week that we have been here replaced our glasses with clean glasses. The air conditioning is not working and housekeeping keeps closing our windows. It has been frustrating! And don’t even get me started on the comfort of the beds….it is equivalent to putting your fluffiest bath towel on the garage floor and sleeping on that. Needless to say, we are all looking forward to getting home.
On the fun side, we did get to do some tourist stuff today. The jade factory was amazing. The detail and effort that is put into each carving is amazing. Some of them take years to complete. We also got Aiden a jade stamp with his Chinese name engraved on it. We then went to the Great Wall. It was magnificent! We obviously didn’t go to the top. We climbed a few short flights where the shops were and that was enough! The steps are steep and uneven and I didn’t want to fall while carrying Aiden. It was really pretty though and something I’ve wanted to see for a long time. After the Great Wall, we went to a cloisonné factory where they make detailed copper vases and then of course traditional Chinese food for lunch. Onto to the Lama Temple tomorrow and off to bed now!
We miss you!!! Thanks for keeping us updated- it's nice to read what's going on. I must say...it also brings a laugh to think of you sleeping soundly in your Temperpedic beds over there :) He is such a handsome fellow! His eyes are incredible. Auntie Chas can't wait to corrupt him. Take care & be safe!
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