We had a much welcomed lazy day yesterday. I think we were still recovering from our Chinese Kareoke night the night before. We got home late (9:00 is now late for us) but had a blast. This place that we went to with The Simpsons was really cool. I think it was 4 floors and each floor was made up of private rooms. Each room had it's own big screen and kareoke machine so basically, you can make a fool out of yourself privately. There was a huge buffet of food and dessert on each floor too. Frankie got up and sang "Oh, Mandy" with me and Cody--of course we changed the words to "Oh, Frankie." We partied and pigged out with our new friends. Is there anything better?Our lazy day yesterday consisted of the early morning bottle, the "FJ roll around" and the much anticipated "pea soup poop." We then ventured to our daily buffet breakfast. (I am going to miss all these buffets). We spent the morning walking around the GZ blowing through my budget. At one point I sort of hinted that some of the items are indeed presents and aren't actually for me or Frankie. Cody took the bait and felt bad. He even threw a little extra yuan my way--we love Cody.
I am happy to say that my daughter is now the proud owner of Chinese outfits that range from size 2 past size 14. (She even has more than one in some sizes which helps to explain how a budget can be blown here). We also got her a few pairs of the famous "squeaky shoes." You guys, these shoes are so funny. She can't wear them yet because she's not walking, but I crack up every time I see a kid walking around with them. They squeak when you walk. I'm fairly confident they will drive Floydie out of his mind (and all other dogs in the general vicinity).
I would also like to make a note that I am working hard to get good deals here. The girls keep telling me "best price for you" or "discount for you"...who am I not to believe them?
At lunch FJ perfected the art of "raspberries" and had a great time blowing them in my face. She was so into it. It was a veritable CSI crime scene--DNA everywhere--love it. (There is a pic above). She also leaned back and gave me my first kiss. Loved that even more.
At dinner (do you think we base our days around our meals?) the Frankster decided to throw a total "Frankie Fit" in the Thai restaurant. But really, what would dinner be like without that? Thankfully the place was really loud and loaded with kids so no one paid any attention to us. She had a very wet diaper so I tried to take her to the bathroom to change her. Um...NEGATIVE. I...don't....think...so. Gross me out the door. No shot was I changing her in there.
I promptly took her back to the table and got Cody out of his chair. We made a makeshift changing table right there (the chairs were padded--it's like they knew we were coming)!
Wendy helped us hold her steady and you know it--we changed that diaper right there at the table. Sexy AND classy!
Somehow we ended up in one of the stores on the way back to the hotel where I bought something--who can resist the "best price for me?"
While FJ discovered how funny her own feet can be back at the room, Cody was out looking for dessert. He brought us back some Haagan Daz ice cream and cake. How fun is that? (Note: This did NOT come out of my budget). We tried to give Frankie some ice cream but she just isn't into taking food yet. She slams her bottle like she's ready to do a freakin' keg stand, but she just won't take food yet. Whatever--more ice cream and cake for me. I'm not worried: If she's anything like her mommy, everyone better watch their plates when she gets going.
Tomorrow is the big day so we're going to take it easy again today. Tomorrow Frankie Jade Coden will be "sworn in" at the Consulate. Cody keeps telling her not to lie like Kwame. I hope she makes it through with a smile and a wave good-bye.
