Progress!

Soooo, Ayana has been with us for almost 2 months. And a couple of days ago (when Ellie and Regan were on the main level too) Ayana was cruising around in the living room. I had to go upstairs to get something, and she watched me go upstairs and did not freak out! And was still happy when I came back down! Yay! And yesterday I was able to pop in and out while doing stuff and she remained happy and calm! And this AM when we were alone, she was in the kitchen by the table and I said, "Mommy has to go potty." And I went to the bathroom and she did not even make a peep! And I came back out quickly and she just smiled and continued playing!!!!! Now, depending on if she is tired or hungry or whatever, I still may not be able to, but she is trusting that Mommy will always be there and will always come back which is huge. This weekend we are going to our agency in Calgary for a "show and tell". They hold mandatory workshops for prospective adoptive parents and they usually have a family come in with their adopted child or children. Well, tomorrow is our turn! We are very excited! I remember very clearly when we were at our workshop almost 3 years ago and a lady came in with her two sons, one bio and one from Haiti. It will be so nice to tell these parents the many exciting things and the things we experienced. Of course Ellie will be there too to share in her perspective.

Ayana is still cutting that other upper front tooth, and the other day I heard this noise like someone grinding their teeth, I looked around and realized that it was her doing it!!!! She only has 4 teeny tiny teeth, and they are all in the front! So I have no idea how she produces such a huge sound of grinding! But when she is doing it she just stops what ever she is into and sits there and makes this sound. I know it is probably not a good thing for her to do, but how do you stop a baby from doing it?? Anyway, it is just amazing to me. She is such a little teaser too, she will pretend to give you something and take it back and laugh and laugh. She loves to feed you stuff too, like all babies, and Ellie even ate cheerios from her little tiny hands!!! I was so excited! And with all of the stuff, "Oh, THANK YOU Ayana! Yummmmyyyy.... oh so good! Oh ANOTHER one???? THANK you, Ayana." So cute! Ellie just amazes me every single day with what an amazing sister she is. She loves to hold her and carry her around too. I had to show her how to put one hand under her bottom and one on her back and Ellie loves it when Ayana clings on to her and they walk around. Ayana hugged Ellie the other day for real, and Ellie got all teary eyed. What a lucky family we are, and I thank God every day for my wonderful husband and children.

Have a great day everyone!