Yesterday we took all 3 girls to a small local park. Amelia had a blast! She ran from slide to slide and was pouring sweat in just a few minutes. She had the best time. All 3 girls were running after each other. Ariel climbed a rock climbing wall. Kayli went down the slide by herself. (She fell down a slide when she was little and has not gone down one alone.) Yesterday she took her first long slide ride by herself and was so thrilled with herself.
Today the whole family went to one of our local outlet malls. It was fun! We ate at the food court. Amelia wanted….you guessed it CHINESE! Ha! Today she ate the biggest salad with me for lunch. She loves all of my homemade dressings and has tried several different salads. I start out just giving her a little out of my bowl and then she continuously asks for more so I now give her a large bowl. One of her favorite toppings is red onion. Who would have thought? (this is not in traditional Chinese food)
After the mall we came home and we had promised Ariel a water gun fight like we did before we got Amelia. Amelia didn’t know what to think and cried when we sprayed her but she sure enjoyed spraying others. Kayli and Amelia ended up watering the plants since they couldn’t take it and Ariel and I blasted each other. I’m so thankful that I can run and have fun with the girls! I made up this little dance about my dancing shoes and danced in the garage and Amelia was repeating it and trying to sing it. We twirled around and danced for a good while. (all of the girls)
Today was a full day! Amelia and I enjoyed a snack of cereal with fruit before bed and we had a great time. The other girls were getting showered and ready for bed. We played in the bathtub.
I went to tuck her in and she told me tonight for the very first time Wo ai ni!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!
She has told the girls this and Brian almost since day 1. I have told her it probably a dozen or more times a day. She told me that tonight. I was so excited I thought I would cry. What a sweetie! Of course I have 2 other sweet children also. There is something special about the first time they say it to you.
My heart is so full. It is so worth it. I know it must be hard for her. She has been through 2 foster moms and orphanage nanny. I’m not sure she knows that we are not just another short term home. This makes me sad. My prayer is that she will not be fearful of this and will totally know that we are her family forever!
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