Another Day in "Pair - o' - boys"

This morning, we took our group photo.  I had explained to the boys on the translator what we were doing.  When it came time to go downstairs, GW said "No".  I quickly typed on the translator that he did not have to be in the picture, but that he had to at least go downstairs with us.  (He has gotten tired of all of the pictures).  He said OK and went with us no problem.  When we got downstairs, I explained to our guide what had happened.  She told GW that this was a special picture and asked him if he would be in it.  He agreed.  So, you won't be seeing many more pictures of GW.  I will respect his wishes and not take a lot more of him.

Afterwards, JA and I went shopping while CP and the boys stayed at the hotel.  We needed a suitcase and a few other things.  Then we came back and headed out for lunch.  We were planning on going to another Chinese restaurant, but ended up visiting a Brazilian restaurant on the recommendation of another adoptive parent.  It was certainly an adventure.  They bring meat to you on large skewers and cut it off of the skewer.  Waiter after waiter after waiter.  There was steak, pork, lamb, chicken wings, sausage, and roast beef.  Then it was corn on the cob, green pepper, a green chili pepper (that wasn't spicy) and then some kind of fish ball.  It was all really good.  There was also a buffet as well.  It was great food and a lot of food, but a little more expensive that we normally prefer.  We did discover, however, that both boys do know how to use a knife.  They seem to move seamlessly between western utensils and eastern utensils. 

After our lunch adventure, we stopped at a Chinese tea shop to buy some tea as a gift.  That was interesting.  They invited us in, sat us down and actually made some tea for us.  The neat thing was a frog (not real) that changed color when hot water was poured over it.  You should have seen TJ's eyes when she first poured the water over the frog.  They were nearly as big as the frog itself.

Later, the boys (all 3) and I went to play ping pong.  It is evident that GW has played before - a lot.  He is VERY good.  I enjoyed watching him play TJ and then JA and then me.  He adjusted his level of play for each of his opponents.  TJ has obviously played before, but JA had never played before yesterday.  Also, when we were playing doubles, TJ and I were playing together.  One time, he hit my hand with his paddle.  He immediately said "I'm sorry" 

After our ping pong tournament, the boys and I ventured over to the grocery store to get something for dinner (CP wasn't hungry).  We had a fun time walking over there and figuring out what we wanted for dinner.  I got peanut butter, jelly and min bao (bread), JA also had PB&J, TJ asked for pineapple and bread, and GW wanted bread.  We got back to the room and I made my PB&J.  Surprisingly, TJ wanted one too.  I made it for him and he ate it - no problem.  He seems to eat almost anything.  That's a good thing! 

Tomorrow, we go back to the island to get the boys' TB tests checked.  TJ's looks fine (from what I can tell), GW's is still a little raised.  I'll check it again before bed.  Please pray that it is down before tomorrow.  I really do not want to have to worry about x-rays, sputum and other such things.