My Mom is Wonder Woman

When we mentioned to my mom the possibility of her coming to China, she never hesitated. We needed someone to help with Joey. And being that my mom is more than willing to travel, she’s CHINESE, and she has NEVER BEEN TO CHINA, it seemed like a win-win for all of us. 

I have to brag on her. She has never missed a beat! She has kept up with a very active little 5 year old boy. She has washed and folded more laundry than I can even fathom. My mom has eaten (without complaint) from “hole in the wall” restaurants. She has entertained Joey while we have gone to countless appointments and meetings for Samuel. She has survived playing “frogger” across the crowded streets. She has walked a million miles on tours, at the zoo, shopping excursions, and helped chase Samuel.

 Your Majesty

Chin Family Temple

Mom has been sensitive to our need to bond as a family of 4. She has been supportive of our request to be the only ones to feed and comfort our newest son. Yet, she has loved him in such a way that he enjoys playing games with her and actually seeks her out when we come back to the hotel room. 

She has taken in the sights and sounds of the country her parents traveled from 70+ years ago. She has practiced her Chinese with the locals. She has been a sweet blessing to us all. My mom is wonder woman, without a doubt! We couldn’t have done this trip as gracefully without her.

 On the dinner cruise

Samuel teaching Hoo Hoo how to play Leap Pad.