Look what the cat dragged in!

[robhon]

Yeah, it's been a while since I checked in. Life is more hectic than I thought imaginable. Five weeks ago Youyue and Sonny took off back to visit Chongqing, giving me the time to focus on work, work work. I leave this evening to go spend a week with the whole family there before returning on Tuesday.

 

Updates:

 

Youyue is preggy with #2. Due April 10, 2005. Afterward we'll post a compare/constrast of having a baby in China vs in America. Should be action packed reading.

 

Sonny is walking now. He's a real lady killer! He sees young women, gives a little look, and they are totally in his spell. Latest pics: http://homepage.mac.com/robhon/PhotoAlbum25.html

And more: http://homepage.mac.com/robhon/PhotoAlbum26.html

 

YY's finger print appt and her EAD paperwork arrived the very same day she was headed out to China. (Thank you Murphy, and your stupid law too.) We were able to resched the fingerprint appt. The EAD MUST be picked up the Friday after she returns or all is for naught.

 

My younger brother (23 yo) got a position teaching English in Shenzhen this year. He's there now and having a blast. I'll be meeting him in about 24 hrs and taking him up to visit with the family in CQ. Here are his pics: http://homepage.mac.com/micahbruce/PhotoAlbum4.html

 

All-in-all, this side of the waiting (AOS, EAD, blah blah blah) is soooooo much easier just because we're together. My heart goes out to all of you who are still in the NOA1 NOA2 P3 P4 nightmare. I remember people telling me when I was freaking out last year: It REALLY does eventually end. I know it doesn't help that much to hear it but, for what it's worth, it's true.

[robhon]

Hey, Rob - glad to hear all is well. About that #2 thing.....they know what causes that. 

 

Unbridled joy?

[mtbdude]

It REALLY does eventually end.  I know it doesn't help that much to hear it but, for what it's worth, it's true.

it's worth a lot to hear that, and thanks! sounds like life is treating you well. many congrats.