So that means Miss Dashlyn Belle Smith has been home THREE months! And we only met her one month before that! So hard to believe since she just fits here. It feels like she’s been here forever. Really. I was thinking of changing some of the photos on the walls last weekend and thought about putting a baby pic of each up, you know at the same age like 6 mos or something. After I had already decided what a good idea that was, I remembered we don’t have any photos of D at 6 mos! She didn’t live here then! Plan B – I’ll be getting her picture taken :).
Seems like all of us are used to her too. The 3 big kids have adjusted to her more easily (I think) than they did Jack. Not sure what to think about that but he was a baby and she’s more interesting and less breakable right off the bat, so I’m not dwelling. Jack for the most part LOVES having a play-mate his size! As I type they are crawling around under the kitchen table. There’s an adventure happening, I’m sure. Allan loves kids anyway so he has a new play-mate too. And I love her. I’m having fun dressing a girl and finding bows to match her clothes. We have a lot of fun together when all the other kids are in school. Bonding is going well but we still aren’t where I’d like to be. I know beyond a shadow of doubt I’d leap in front of a bus for the other kids but I wonder if I would for her. I’m getting there.
So for a brief update on what’s changed from the time we met ‘til now:
-She is starting to walk holding one hand. Still wobbly, but she’s doing it.
-She can pick up cheerios or other small-ish pieces of food. She had NO pincer grasp when we got her.
-She smells so much better! Real baths and teeth brushing cannot be overrated.
-She is learning to play with toys & is an awesome mimic (so we think she’ll be learning to talk soon).
-She’s learning to express her wants, needs, sadness, and frustrations. She smiles when we brush teeth, change a diaper, get her out of bed. I think she’s getting used to seeing us (and only us) on a daily basis.
And finally, what she looks like today (after many, many photos but only a few that her eyes aren’t shut!):
Aww, I love my sweet girl!! (and my awesome, supportive friend named Julie!:) LOL- teeth brushing, no eyes glued shut, more awareness- it's like a whole other kid than the one we met!! hehe, poor Dashlyn!! I have fun with the bows and cute outfits for Sosie too! Sosie is also learning to fingerfeed, although she misses her mouth a lot and won't unclench her fingers sometimes to get the food in.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand about the bus comment. I love your sense of humor. :)
xoxoxoxoxo
P.S. Yes, my mom watched the kids last week when she visited so we got to go to dinner and a movie!!! It was awesome!