1 Month Home

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1 Month Home

We've been home exactly 1 month today. Lily's personality is shining through. She is vivacious, dramatic and has shown us that she is one smart cookie. She is smiley, giggly and goofy when she's comfortable. She likes to snuggle and will hug and kiss you all on her own. Her tantrums have been minimal these last couple of weeks but she will still whine and whimper when she's not getting her way.  

Lily is learning to express her wants and needs through pointing and tapping and showing us what she wants. I think this has also helped her ease her frustrations since we have a language barrier.  She seems so much happier now. I'm certain she'll be a little chatter box once she starts to speak English or Spanish. She is saying a few more words. Papa, Dada, good girl, bye bye, hi, Nana, are just a few.

Lily and Mia are getting along much better. They play together sometimes and Lily copies everything Mia does. It so cute! Mia, well, she's a bit of a tattle tale but we gently remind her that noone likes a tattle tale. She is such a good big sister.

Chris and I look back at our days in China and realize how far we've come. Those were very difficult days and nights but we are so proud of all the progress made for all. 

Next week, a new chapter begins - Lily will start going to daycare for a couple of hours to start transitioning slowly to her teachers and her new schedule. I'm hoping this will make it easier for all when I go back to work in June. Ugh!

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Our 1st day out and about

We got out to the park and Publix today. Lily adjusted to her car seat by the 3rd time I put her in it. Its been rough due to jet lag. We are up at all crazy hours. Hopefully it wont last much longer. Today we are trying to give them just 1 nap ti see if they can make until 8pm and sleep through the night. I'm hoping the Grandmas can wear these 2 out. Wish me luck!!!

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