Kids and Dogs

When we first came home Jianna screamed and cried and ran from the dogs. They were so confused.

Things are going better now. She thinks Cadence is sweet and calls her "Mei Mei Gou" (little sister dog). Ranger takes off when she gets near so he is no threat. Liberty "Jie-Jie Gou" (big sister dog) is the only one who makes her squeal because she wants to kiss her and Jianna does NOT want doggy kisses.

I don't think the girl has ever been on wooden floors before. She stomps around like an elephant and I have to constantly remind her to walk softly. She grins and shushes back at me. In the video you can hear her stomping up the stairs.

Of all the dogs she has decided that grouchy old Sergeant Major is the one she needs to pet. [eye roll] She calls him "Baba Gou" (Daddy Dog) He is patient with her and wags his tail while she strokes him but growls to let everyone know that he is still manly and isn't enjoying it.

I've had to rescue the cats from her since she thinks it is funny to pull their tails and make them meow. She likes carrying Mulan around.

I wish I could ask her if she has ever been around cats or dogs before. I'm guessing "no" on the dogs since she was so afraid of my fluffy little Shelties.

Second Day Home

We arrived home on Tueday and we've been so tired I'm just now getting some updates. Things are going great! Jianna and Nathan have gone from tolerating each other's presence to playing together. Nathan has really enjoyed showing her around the house. It's so sweet how they grab each other's hands and arms. He is sharing his toys and letting her play in his room which is something unexpected.