I'm sure our son thinks we're crazy. Not only do we not use squatty potties (see photo), but we also sit in a bathtub to bathe. Judging from his reactions, he's definitely never seen a Western toilet, nor has he been in a bathtub before, likely a bucket bath. Washcloths were normal, but sitting in water was not.
He also apparently has never used any utensil but a spoon, as forks are new and different to him (but relatively easy) and chopsticks are a mystery to him as well. From his reactions, I think he fed himself with a spoon, and was fed by someone else using chopsticks. He's adept at eating off a chopstick, but no experience using them (Becca says this is typical in China, where children start using chopsticks at the age of 4). He also doesn't have much of an appetite, and isn't tearing into food with gusto like we hear of many older adoptees from China. Sure, he eats, but not much more than Rachael. Still, he has many shy and quiet moments, so it might just be an adjustment.
The poor kid is pretty tired from all the stress and changes, and twice has about keeled over in his rice at the table. He fell asleep at lunch today, and is still crashed 3 hours later.
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