I can't believe that we've been home a week already. It seems like it took forever for the China trip to get here and then suddenly its over! This first week home has been full of progress for Miss Adiah. She is blooming right before our very eyes. She smiles quite a bit, she laughs, she plays with toys(hallelujah!). We're still working on the whole sleep thing but I can even see progress in that department too! And the best thing of all(or one of them anyway) is that she reaches for and whines for Brian!!! Thank you Jesus!!!! Its so good for him that she does that and also good for me! She loves her sisters and brother and she loves it when they take her on stroller rides. They are so helpful to me! And another praise is that the little thing is walking. I guess it really started on Tuesday. She just decided it was time I guess. Shes not super steady but she trys and that's what counts. I took her to the doctor on Tuesday and he seemed hopeful that she will catch up on her delays. I do too! He weighed her and completely naked she weighs 19.7 lbs. Considering that she weighed 20.2 lbs in China with all of her clothes on and a wet diaper I'd say that's pretty good. She eats anything I give her so I feel confident she will put on weight quickly. Don't think I've ever encouraged chubbiness but in this case...bring on the double chin!! Anyway here are some pictures of little Miss Clucks-alot.
Walking to find me. I was in the office talking to Brian and turned around and there she was!
Notice she has a cookie in her hand. Should it be any other way?
Walking to Emily on Tuesday night
Finding me some Italian recipes to cook
I planted red tulip bulbs the day all of our paperwork went to China back in October of 2006. They bloomed the day after we returned last week!!
Walking to find me. I was in the office talking to Brian and turned around and there she was!
Notice she has a cookie in her hand. Should it be any other way?
Walking to Emily on Tuesday night
Finding me some Italian recipes to cook
I planted red tulip bulbs the day all of our paperwork went to China back in October of 2006. They bloomed the day after we returned last week!!
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9 comments:
I have been wondering how things are! She is so cute, and I am so glad things are going well. I can't believe she's already walking! My husband and I are with AWAA and are strongly considering getting on the waiting child list. Your story gives me that ache in my chest.
The tulips blooming is unbelievably cool!
Adiah is jut glowing...thank you for sharing your journey...it gives me strength to get through the wait to our Lucy.
Blessings
Dawn
LOOK AT HER!!! Amazing!
Hi Amy!
Glad to see all is going well! Adiah is just the cutest and walking! Kennedi continues to do great just like she did in China. We have yet to have any problems with her-AMAZING! She has slept all night, in her bed, since day 1! Last night was the first night I slept all night though! :( This jet-lag thing stinks! Cannot believe we have been home for a week, seems like we were just stressing over getting everything ready to leave! God is SO GOOD isn't he?
You take care!
Blessings,
Tina
www.journeytokennedi.blogspot.com
Look at little Miss Adorable!! I just know she is going to continue to bloom and bloom now that she is home where God meant her to be!
Love the tulips blooming! So awesome--only God could do that!! :o)
Blessings!
Jenn
Amy, welcome home! It's so awesome to hear things with Miss Adiah are going so well. I'll continue to pray for sleep for you all! Yea Adiah on walking!!! God has certainly blessed your family beyond measure and I am so happy for you all! Love the picture of the tulips...you know I did the same thing that same day. I've got a bud just getting ready to open. I'll think of you and Adiah when it opens as well as our Sara Beth!
Blessings!
I love seeing her in your home with that big smile on her face...it's that exact picture that so many of us imagined with you for months. And, now, she just looks like she's been there all her life!!
I'm so glad to hear that she is already "blooming" in so many ways. YAY for a couple of added pounds, some great walking, and a desire to be with her daddy and siblings!! God is good. We continue to pray for sleep for you all. I know that will make everything even BETTER!!! :)
Amy,
Thanks for the update. I have totally enjoyed following your journey to Adiah. She is such a wonderful blessing!!! We hope to travel with your sister Sara to get our Lillee. Thanks again for letting us know how things are going. God Bless
Yay! Adaiah is walking! How exciting! I love catching up on how you all are doing! I finally added a post to my blog. I do not know how you have found the time.
Love and miss you,
Amorisa
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