Lil' Stinker Libby Xiao

Little improvements today...Libby let me walk with her (without Joe) through the b'fast buffet line this morning and gave me a big smile when i got her eggs, of course she ran into Joe's arms afterward like a long lost puppy but i will take it. We are starting to learn that she is a completely different child in the room than in public. After b'fast she let me play with her for about an 1 hr (thank you lord) in the room. She is a little stinker and VERY spunky - not looking forward to the teenage years. She likes to boss us around in the room and showing me just how she likes things to be :)

We went shopping in the jade and pearl market this morning. Its amazing what shopping can do for the soul. Joe got Libby some pearl earrings to give her on her 16th birthday and a beautiful fresh water pearl necklace to give her on her wedding day (yes he is totally whipped by this little Chinese princess). Joe was so sweet and got me some gorgeous earrings and pearl necklace. He said that it was the most deserved "push" present ever since Libby has been so anti-mommy.

Let me just share a little about my amazing husband! He is so patient and loving with Libby. It is hot here and Libby is the only child here that won't ride a stroller or carrier so Joe is carrying her about 8 hrs a day and hasn't complained once. He is such a wonderful Daddy. As much as my pride/heart hurts when libby chooses him over me, it does make me very thankful that she has those strong arms to run to and be wrapped in. There is just something so special about a Daddy's love (*hmmm learning/seeing alot about the Lord's love and the gospel). Joe has not gotten mad at me once when I am throwing my tantrum over libby not wanting me or missing the boys (this happens a couple times a day) - just gives me a hug and lets me cry. I feel so bad for him because he has libby and me to make happy - who both want opposite things to happen. He is handling it like a pro - he has not even had one "mabry tourettes" moment! I love him so much and could not have done this without him. Welllllll maybe if i had come without him, Libby would have HAD to bond with me -kidding kidding!

Keep the prayers coming - feeling them and appreciate them more than you can ever know. I can get emails but cant access facebook or any blogs. See yall in 5 days (i am doing the happy dance that I am in single digits countdown to home). Skpeing makes me really homesick so i am trying to avoid it right now but maybe later in the week. Love you all!