TGIF!!
Happy Friday everyone! We have nearly completed our 3rd week here, and we are getting the going home itch! Our friday was a bit uneventful, but you know me, I can always find something to talk about!
We made our official decision this morning that we are NOT big fans of May Day celebrations! It started last night about 10 pm, just after we got our youngest beloved to sleep and were starting to fall asleep ourselves. They had a HUGE fireworks display right outside our balcony. On any other day, we would have loved it. It was really a beautiful display, however, Miss Brylie had not been so beautiful yesterday, and the fireworks woke her up! Thankfully, after a little rustle, she was back asleep in no time!! Here’s the best part- 5 a.m. rolls around, and guess what is going on in the park- a fireworks display!!! Who in the heck watches fireworks at 5 a.m.? My eyes don’t even open that early, let alone focus enough to watch bright flashing lights!!! Needless to say, the kids’ day started very early this morning! Only in China!! They are very much a celebrating culture.
Brayden did a little better today in PT. He was awesome at accupuncture. He laughed so hard the whole time. Not sure why he likes that so much… One tough kid! Jason and I were figuring it up, and he will have been stuck atleast 290 times with a needle by the time we come home- more than most have to endure in their entire lives. Since Brayden was in such a great mood, we decided to walk to the RT Mart to pick up a few things. The streets were very busy, and I can’t even explain the crowds at the RT. Oh my goodness, we were like speed demons just trying to find what we needed and get the heck out of there!! However, one of the most amazing things happened when we were checking out. The nice anesthesiologist- that I was telling you about Wednesday- came up and rubbed Brayden’s arm and said hello to us. I figured she would go about her merry way after that. Instead, she hands the cashier a card- similar to a Ron’s or Dillons card that gives you discounts on certain things- and tells her to let us use it! Then she motioned for Brylie and I to go stand out of the way, and she helped bag our groceries and load them in a cart. Then she proceeds to push the cart outside to help us get a taxi. When we told her that we were walking, she loaded the groceries into Brylie’s stroller, gave us a nice smile, and walked away. We could not believe it! This lady had only met us one time, and she treated us with such kindness! Again, pretty sure that would never happen at home!!
We have quite a day planned tomorrow. Giovanni and Elvia- the AustItalian’s- invited us to go on an outing with them to see the city. We are also maybe going on a boat ride to see the coast. Not really sure! Giovanni is one that you just knod and don’t ask questions! They may be wishing they hadn’t invited us along after a full day of the Johnson clan! You know, we aren’t the quietest bunch around! Even still, we are very excited about going, as they always have great stories to tell us and great finds to share.
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend- storm free!! I’m sure we will have great stories to tell after our big adventures tomorrow, so stay tuned!! We love you and miss you all so much!
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