It feels like just yesterday we were scurrying to the hotel lobby to hop on a bus headed for the Civil Affairs office. Maybe with all the stress and exhaustion, time has stood still, at least in my mind. I feel like my brain is now functioning at around 90%, which is probably really just my "norm". Since leaving my job at Cook's, I have managed to retain the basic knowledge of shapes, colors, and even the names of a few shows frequently shown on PBSKids. If I've written or said anything to you that you might question, it could be that my fuzzy mind had taken over...or maybe it was just for fun!
On a thankful note, your prayers have carried us. Don't think they went unnoticed. Your food has nourished us. And your genuine interest in our transition has been a comfort during this exciting (and sometimes challenging) time. Apart from scrambling a few eggs and slicing an apple or two, I have not cooked a meal until this week. Oh, did I mention that I "cooked" a few packages of Ramen noodles last week? Yep, this dietitian feeds her children Ramen "in moderation"...of course. We've been taken care of by our God...through many of you!!!
I've walked in on more than 1 occasion to see
these 2 looking through our family Bible together.
A little sibling Bible study?
Samuel completed this project for school.
Stella created it just for fun.
They both enjoyed it!
Revealing Herself
Stella noticed that Samuel gave me a quick kiss good-bye and then headed to his class. Our super smart girl tried the same...except she didn't get to stay at preschool as she had hoped. Bonding, little one, bonding is our goal right now. She was noticeable upset with me, lingering behind me as we walked out and refusing to hold my hand all the while wearing a pouty face. Poor girl. Please pray for her heart. It didn't appear that she had formed a strong bond with any of her caregivers, which has in turn made recognizing the role of a parent more difficult. She seeks attention from strangers. She just loves attention, like any other little one, except it's important that she recognize family first. It could be crucial to her future attachment. Stella's a great little girl. She really is. She's pretty obedient and kind-hearted and strives to help/please. She is affectionate on occasion. But, Stella longs to be in a room full of her peers because that's what her life was like until a month ago. Spending a day with just 1 person and especially if that 1 person is an adult is probably so strange to her. Many kids look forward to some one-on-one time with mommy/daddy, but it's so unfamiliar that she can't even grasp or appreciate it. Yet.
Dancing machines
Super Sisters
My mom and Aunt Lucy brought our furry girls home a little over a week ago. It just didn't feel like home without hearing the tap-tap of puppy toenails on the tile! Thankfully my mom and aunt were willing to stick around for the week while Russ was traveling for work. They've managed to keep the house tidy while also refereeing at times and listening to my mommy struggles. I knew I'd be lost without them. They discovered Saturday morning that their car battery was dead. I thought for a moment that I had won the lottery and they would be staying a bit longer. Unfortunately (but fortunately for them) a car battery is easily replaced. I begged them to stay. They insisted that they must get back to my Dad and Uncle. Bummer!
A Day at the Park
With the "cold front" moving in, we couldn't miss the opportunity. As we've observed Stella exploring the playground, we realize that she is no spider monkey (unlike Samuel). Our girl is afraid of any equipment more than an inch off the ground. And she lacks the confidence to explore equipment requiring balance. Sweet Joey tried really hard to involve her and hold her hands to explore. He was so good to encourage her and help her try new things.
Stella helping Daddy down the slide
Jumping from rock to rock
The real spider monkey
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And here she is a month later....
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