Makena and I met up with her Qianjiang "cousin," Olivia, her older sister, Amelia, and her parents for Dim Sum a few Saturdays ago. The girls had a great time. They miraculously managed to stay seated for almost half an hour so, we, the parents could catch up and talk. When it was over, they successfully left the restaurant without stabbing each other with chopsticks or getting scalded by the steamed dumpling carts.
Of all the families who traveled with us to China last summer, they lived in closest proximity to us. As of July, that won't be the case anymore because they are moving to North Carolina. They have great jobs to go to, family close by, fresh air, affordable housing and the chances that the girls will be whining for BMWs when they turn sixteen are slim to none. Who could ask for more than that? I'm bummed because (selfishly) this means that we won't see them as much and because it also means that they won't be able to attend our first reunion next month. On the other hand, I'm happy because they have promised to scout "Outsider Artists" in the area for me (a type of art I like to collect), which could be just the excuse I need to go visit them!
Chinatown was the perfect setting to get together. What was also wonderful was how the dim sum waitresses hung around our table and marveled at the girls, peppering us with questions about them and Qianjiang. It was a very happy atmosphere and a lovely way to say good bye.
Have a great adventure and we hope to see you soon.
Is-going to miss you.
PS: If you are wondering what Outsider Art is, click on the "yard dog" link.
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