Saturday, April 22, 2017

New Chapter... New Beginnings... New Normal

We left off when we arrived home late at night...

Here's how things have gone on these past two days home:

B has woken up really well both days. I have woken up and worked out with my group. The Man wakes up when I do and moves to her room so she does not wake up alone. 

On Friday, she woke up in a good mood and she was EXCITED To play with all the cool new toys. She spent a TON of time playing with the her babies. She had a great time doing their hair and dressing them! :)  Today she woke up and took a bath, and then took a bit to get going... but has started to open up very quickly.

She loves the record player. She loves having music on at all times (our type of gal). She has even figured out how to lower the needle and LOVES it.

She always is looking to help! She wants to help do anything. She even likes picking things up and making sure everything is put away (YES!!!!! Sound like anyone you know.... :) )

She was shocked at the dishwasher, putting toilet paper IN the toilet, and the foamy soap.

Most of the day on Friday we spent at home playing and investigating all the parts of the house. The Man and I were both pretty exhausted from the late night the night before... but honestly her excitement and good mood helped us to keep going! It was chilly outside, but that did not stop us from spending TONS of time outside in the front yard (she tried biking for the first time) and in the backyard  (she climbed up in the play house AND played on the playground... no trampoline yet though).

I have done her hair both days... and I'm not that great at it .... and need to do a LOT more youtube video watching to figure out the best and cutest hair-dos.

She really opened up and has talked, laughed, and smiled a LOT these past two days.

Today, Saturday, has been a lot of feeling out boundaries. I think she is trying to see what she can get away with. What we allow. What we do not allow. What is acceptable and what is not. This happens with all of our kids... Every year I teach I get this same type of activity. We had a few time outs (with me) or time outs from that object (kept stuffing grapes in her mouth and so she had a time out from them... She kept making a mess with her drink by blowing bubbles so she took a time out from her drink...) She makes adjustments quickly and does not hold a grudge when she does have a time out. So all positive things there. The teacher in me is ridiculous! :)







She is SOOOOOOOO sassy. She has a sassy skip. She loves trying to do a lot of things herself. She eats all 3 meals and some snacks. Drinking from her special glass (loves Kool-Aid).

Today, Saturday... she got to work with plants and dirt. She helped dad bring dirt around to the front yard to help our gardens. She wanted to carry it herself... BUT... that didn't quite work! :)  She enjoys being outside.

Bed time... it has actually been pretty seamless so far. It is a little unreal how well she has gone to sleep and how she sleeps through the night. I rock her to sleep and then move her to her bed. So far, she has gotten to her bed and stayed asleep! It's been a surprising blessing!

All in all... we are shocked at how well she has adjusted to being home. It is amazing how quickly she has opened up and just hopped into being here. Most days, hours, minutes, seconds it all seems unreal. This girl we have prayed for, thought about, imagined, talked about, and prepared for... is FINALLY here... and we could not feel more happy!

THANK YOU to all the friends who have made us a meal... Who have dropped over random goodies for our kids and us.... Who have come over to chat or say hello! Thank you to everyone for the hugs.... the prayers... just EVERYTHING... it's such a blessing...

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