Clearly we are very excited about adopting our daughter. If there was ever any doubt about the level of excitement, all one has to do is poke their head into our guest room. While I was on vacation last week, I ended up getting TONS of stuff for that room. I bought everything from books and stuffed animals to posters and wall decorations. I think I brought home more stuff for her than I brought for my husband!We have been decorating the room with panda bears. They are cute, cuddly, and give us the chance to incorporate some of our child’s culture into the décor of the room. At the same time, we hope that the panda bears will help her be a little less shocked by the transition from China to America. This is a bit of a problem when I go to places like the San Diego Zoo, where they have a Panda exhibit. Oh My God! The CUTENESS is mind-boggling!
I just hope that she doesn’t hate panda bears… if that is even possible. Who could hate panda bears??
In either case, my husband suggested we have a back up plan-- Just in case. Any ideas?
What color is the room going to be? Can you post pics?
ReplyDeleteAfter we got all the stuff for our daughters room, I said, boy I hope she likes pink. :) turns out she does but she would like to repaint the trim a different color. It is in the plan of things to do. Just need to get to it. So I say go for it, anything you do you can explain where you were coming from (love and your heart) and give her the option to change it after she has been home a while.
ReplyDeleteAnd who couldn't love panda bears? The one you posted is cute.
Kate
Right now the room has white walls. I'm not sure if we are going to paint it or just get wall hangings and posters to put up. More than likely, we will leave the walls white so that when she gets older, she can pick her own decor. I will get pictures as soon as I can!
ReplyDeleteWhen Connor was born I didn't get to set up a nursery (as he still rooms with us) and I can't WAIT to move because I will finally be able to set up a nursery... I say go with your instincts. Putting the room together with love will show and I'm sure she will be happy no matter what once she gets settled in.
ReplyDeleteTolee's Panda Lanterns
ReplyDeleteIn case the link doesn't work:
You probably know about the TV show Ni Hao, Kai-lan (a great way for Chris to learn Chinese :P )and they have some cute crafts on the Nick Jr. website. I'm attaching a link to make an adorable panda conversion to store bought lanterns...
http://www.nickjr.com/crafts/panda-lanterns.jhtml?path=/crafts/ni-hao-kai-lan/all-themes/all-ages/index.jhtml
OMG!!! Those are too CUTE! I have plenty of those lanterns left over from my wedding. Battery operated so they can be put anywhere! Thank you Denise!!
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