Morning Out and Giant Grasshoppers!

I have decided to start blogging more about our daily experiences in China. After seeing China through "fresh" eyes ( John's parents) I realized how the craziest things have become some what normal to us. So here goes.....This morning we decided to pack of the kids and have a morning out. We thought it would help keep our minds off of John's parents leaving and the sadness that we feel. So we headed out to McDonald's for breakfast and then decided just to take a walk from downtown. We ended up at Green Lake Park. For those of you who have never been privileged to go to this place you have to understand that there is never a dull moment at this park. John and I realized this morning that we should never leave our house without our camera esp. when going to this park. As we were walking along Zeb started to cry. It was time for him to eat. So I proceeded to stop and feed him on some steps in the park. It took hardly no time at all before we were totally surrounded by Chinese people. After Zeb ate John was burping him and well he spit up quite a bit on the ground. For those of you who know Zeb this is not abnormal. I frequently change his and my clothes daily! An older women walked up to give us her advice on the situation. She began telling John that if he would burp Zeb then he wouldn't spit up. John proceeded to tell her that he had burped him and that was why he spit up. For some reason John's response did not register with the lady because she still explained a proper way to burp Zeb. Her explanation included pulling gently on his ear as that would also help him burp! We eventually moved on from all the advice and begin to walk again. The next thing we see is a Giant Grasshopper on wheels riding through the park. As we come closer there is not only a Giant Grasshopper, but a boat, Elephant and I think a panda. All of which you can ride for only 5 kuai each! So of course, Kayleigh and I hop in the Giant Grasshopper and proceed to ride around Green Lake. ( This is where John and I were beating ourselves up for not bringing the camera!) It had a steering wheel and gas pedal. I let Kayleigh steer while I pushed the gas pedal. Of course I helped steer a little. As we rode, the grasshopper played Christmas music! Only in China! It was a lot of fun and ended up in a melt down from Kayleigh when we wouldn't let her ride the Giant Elephant. Don't worry we plan to go back next Sat. for another day of adventure and this time we will take our camera!