Tidbits

First of all, to whom it may concern, I have recently found out that Qingdao is not pronounced "Kingdow" like I've been saying it. It is pronounced "Chingdow" and even can have a "Chentow" sound to it, just FYI. I don't feel too dumb seems how it's not a US city but still...

Along those same lines, I have to post that I have had dreams about China, Chinese people, and the Chinese language, all night, for two nights in a row. I guess I'm focused, but really it is on my mind a lot during the day and it doesn't surprise me. I go to sleep dreaming of the trip, the treatment, and the aftermath every night. It was bound to show up in my real dreams...

Christmas time has really helped Marcelus' behavior. He's a pretty good kid anyway...probably because he's outgrowing the terrible two's/three's, but don't you think all this Christmas excitement, all the traditions, fun activities, and the prospect of what Santa might bring helps .....it sure is pleasant this time of year. I'm loving that aspect of it, and to see your kid so excited and behaving so well is really a treat. Christmas time with little kids is the BEST!

Yesterday I heard Marcelus and Phoenix talking....well Phoenix doesn't know more than a few words so the conversation went like this:

Marcelus: (really excited) "Hey Phoenix, let's go play in mommy's room!!"

Phoenix: Says nothing

Marcelus: (matter of factly and reassuringly) "No, it's not scary. The light is on. See Phoenix, it's not scary, the light's on."

I was laughing in my head. Marcelus is scared of the dark, especially going into his room at night (there is no lamp) or going to bed. I sit by his bed until he falls asleep. The poor guy often complains of monsters and witches.....I know someday he'll outgrow it.