Last Wednesday night while having dinner at the Westlake shopping mall, I sat with the girls while the rest of the adults were getting their food. It never ceases to amaze me how these 6 year olds can at times have "adult conversations". I just sat back to listen to everything they had to say that was on their minds. Our Mimi is very, very, VERY selective in who she tells that she is adopted. To this day (except for her China friends) many of her friends, including her closest friends don't know of her background. At one time we asked her if she wanted tell people and she said "NO". Therefore we want to repect her wishes and let her be the guide.
Somehow the subject of adoption came up between the two girls and Naomi says "Mimi, it's ok to tell people that you are adopted. I'm adopted. If the kids at school say something mean to you about it, you just ANNOY (I'm sure she meant ignore) them and walk away. Then you tell your mom and she will take care of it." I thought that was such a true friendship of warm, encouragng words between friends. It really warmed my heart to see this and hear it. I feel so very fortunate to have our China friends all around us the Fratkins, Alvarados, Berris's and now the Rochleaus and Hurds.
Mimi at this point still wants to keep mum about her situation and that is fine with us. However Naomi has given her some food for thought.
