Chinese New Year isn't quite what it used to be in the Lovell household... As Mia has gotten older, she has decided to distance herself more from her Chinese heritage, and we are allowing her to take the lead. We openly discuss her adoption, and she asks very deep questions about her birth family, the country of China and lots of details surrounding her early childhood. We try and encourage these discussions. Sometimes she likes to talk at length, and other times shuts down quickly... We figure with loads of love and honesty, we'll get through whatever challenges lie ahead! So it was cute when Aubrey took the lead this year asking Mommy to come to school on Chinese New Year and bring treats like we always did for Mia's classes. As Mommy was loading the car to head off to school, Aubrey disappeared and we couldn't find her. After a few minutes of searching, she came running out of the play room clutching her Chinese Barbie doll and proudly exclaiming that she was bringing Mia's doll to school... For all of her stubborn behavior, Aubrey truly is the sweetest child we have. She's very generous and thoughtful, and extremely loving. Just an absolute sweetie!
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