Comments on A Song Heard Far Away: Guangzhou - Day Eight

That market is out of this world! It's enchanting,...

2007-06-19T07:24:00.000-07:00

That market is out of this world! It's enchanting, almost, once you get past the nausea. :)

Native language/local guides are almost always a s...

2007-06-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

Native language/local guides are almost always a smart move. They seem like an indulgence to some, but no guide book can get you into the heart.

What a great day. Creepy, but great!

Tigers feet, centipedes and pickled snakes...there...

2007-06-18T07:14:00.000-07:00

Tigers feet, centipedes and pickled snakes...there goes breakfast!

I liked the pictures of your beautiful children a lot more. :)

I was doing alright until the pickled snakes. I ca...

2007-06-18T05:46:00.000-07:00

I was doing alright until the pickled snakes. I can't even stomach pickled herring, so this is like a whole other level of gross. But awesome photos!

The tiger paws are super freaky. I'm with Mae and...

2007-06-17T22:39:00.000-07:00

The tiger paws are super freaky. I'm with Mae and am hoping that they are from 1850, not last week. Scary. The other photos are super fabulous. It appears Georgia could fly right over the bars around the pool?? Can't wait to see you all! MCV

This post rocked! Love the photos, and now I'm so...

2007-06-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

This post rocked! Love the photos, and now I'm so excited to visit my sister in Shanghai! Seeing G with all those foreign creatures made me think how grand a time she and my G would have had at that market together. Can you even imagine??? We miss you! xoxoxo - MCS

P.S. I should have written the post above in past...

2007-06-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

P.S. I should have written the post above in past tense. Miles does not bite anymore (there, now I've just jinxed myself.)

I suspect it had more to do with him understanding us more and just moving on. Or he just liked the way it felt :)

Picked snakes eh? Oh my. I am hoping that those ...

2007-06-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

Picked snakes eh? Oh my. I am hoping that those tiger feet are from a time when they didn't know any better than to hunt tigers? I'd hate to think they get a fresh batch of those every few weeks.

My son bites. Me, in particular. There are all sorts of reasons and I honestly don't always have the time to figure him out, so I just keep my answer consistent. "NO BITING." Firm, not mean. It usually sends his lips pointing downward, eyes well up with tears, and he buries his face in my shoulder. "I know, you're sorry."

Sometimes, I follow up with something he can sink his teeth into. Like an apple.

If you do have the time to figure out the cause of the behavior, I've heard it ranges from stress, playfulness, misplaced love, and teething and then you can tailor your response to that (Still, NO BITING...then follow up with something that fits the situation).

you have to figure out what reaction she is seekin...

2007-06-17T07:03:00.000-07:00

you have to figure out what reaction she is seeking when she bites and pinches, and then never ever never give the desired reaction. Or just bite and pinch her back, I've always found that works best in bar fights so why wouldn't it translate into the realm of raising children.

Outstanding photos! No advice on the biting and p...

2007-06-17T05:10:00.000-07:00

Outstanding photos! No advice on the biting and pinching, although she might be getting some molars so feel in her mouth for that. It could also be Chinese survival of the fittest at work. Beyond that, just say NO. Moparmamma and Georgia can be the heavies on that one. What a doll, she is! Keep it coming girl.