Feeling Better Now and Adjusting

We've had Sophie for two complete days now and have determined that she is a real Mommy's girl.  The first night, Tuesday, was tough she barely slept for 2 hours at a time before waking for a feeding.  The next day Tammy and I awoke and were both quite ill, traveller's stomach thing (figure it out).  We did not go anywhere, couldn't really go anywhere or eat.  Between being sick and Sophie teething it was a trying day for all. On top of it all we had quite a few power outages, therefore no internet, facebook or blogging or Skype.  I am glad that I had a book.  Last night, Wednesday, was a little better, Sophie was up 3 times but she is sleeping longer between naps. Yeah!

Today we woke feeling better but still at maybe only 75%.  We hired Marcos to take us to Lufthansa so we could get a ticket for Sophie but their internet was down.  On Monday Tammy had seen a sign about Wheat grass juice and how one shot is the equivalent of 1kg of vegetables.  So we went back to the Limetree Cafe in the Boston Partners Building on Bole near the airport and has this juice plus fruit purees.  Yummy and healthy.  Then back to the hotel, and hoping that Sophie would nap but she didn't really.  At lunch we walked the 1.5 km to La Parisienne Cafe.  The waitresses there just love Sophie.  It is customary in Ethiopian restaurants that if you have a little baby the staff will hold and care for the baby while you dine.  It was a bit freaky but wee kept our eyes on her.  Sophie loves it when daddy has her in the carrier close to daddy's chest.  She loves to look around and take it all in.She fell asleep in it before we got back to the hotel.  Later in the PM Mommy wanted to put our tired girl down for a nap so she could sleep too.  I went out for a walk, for a coffee and to the bank but when I got back Sophie had only slept for 15 minutes. 

Around dinner time we Skyped with Josina and her Auntie at home for a few minutes.  We really miss Josina, that is really tough even though she is in great hands and having fun.  We can`t wait to she her and give her squishy hugs. This evening we went for dinner and Sophie seems to love it when we go out. She was wailing in the room for no apparent reason but as soon as «i crossed the threshold of the room she was instantly happy.  At the Restaurant, Cloud 9, she was also great although very tired.  As soon as we got back Tammy gave her a bottle and she went right down.  Let`s hope she has a good night.

Tomorrow, Solomon, from the agency will take us out for some sight seeing, shopping and in the evening for a traditional Ethiopian dinner.  Can`t wait.

Weather for the last two days has been about 20, cloudy (mostly), humid and lots of storms with lightening, thunder and a fair amount of rain.

My glass of brandy calls me now.  Until the next time....