Made in China

Just thought I'd throw a little humor in today. Yes, I realize China's products have been in the news a lot lately, and I dare not touch that issue.

When we explained to our three kids the process of adoption and where we'll be traveling, there were a lot of questions. The kids seem pretty interested in China since their baby sister will come from there. We've borrowed books about China from the library, bought children's book about adoptions from China, and even borrowed a "Big Bird Goes to China" DVD from the library. (Side note: Yes, it was interesting, but not nearly as educational as we were hoping!) And Mommy (who loves to travel and never gets to do enough of it) is also excited to see the neat landmarks that we may get a glimpse of during our trip to China.

From time to time, Ben or Reagan will notice where a toy is made. The kids now find it fascinating to see "MADE IN CHINA" stamped on their toys and goodies. "Mom, Mom, LOOK! This was made in CHINA! That's where our baby sister will be coming from!" They get so excited to see those three little words!

I haven't had the heart to tell them that most of their toys probably originated from there. As I sit here at the kids' computer desk, I even noticed that our souvenir-tin-trolley-turned-crayon-holder from good ol' American-icon HERSHEY PARK...was made in China. :-) Well, at least when our daughter grows up and can read, she'll be forever reminded of her first home.