Chinese New Year

Last Sunday night the University of South Florida had a gathering to celebrate Chinese New Year. I really want to help Madison learn about and remember her culture and where she came from.  We all went as a family and as you can see the "Little's" dressed up in their Chinese silks and they looked so cute.

While the night wasn't quite what we all expected (we met another family at the event who've also adopted some beautiful kids from China) they did have some traditional Chinese food for us to sample and a program that included Chinese songs, poems, dances, etc. At first Madison was scared because the opening act included a lady singing (very loudly I might add) a traditional Chinese New Year song. Slowly she began to engage and it seemed like she understood a bit of what was being said. However, she didn't want to stay and so we left a bit early. 

When we adopted Madison part of our commitment to the Chinese officials was to teach her about China and her culture and heritage. We're trying and will try again in the future.

On another note Madison is doing really well and is still enjoying school, in fact she begs to go every weekend. She has started getting books and "reading" everyday. Today she sat in her room for 30 minutes & just read books:) I hope her love for reading will continue as she grows up.

She has a Valentine party at school tomorrow so I cant wait to see how that goes, I am sure she is gonna love it because I bought cupcakes for her class:) The girl LOVES to eat, she ate 3 taco's for dinner tonight:) I wish I had her metabolism!

Happy Wednesday!

Melissa