Wednesday, September 19, 2007
This month has flown by! Yet , it seems like forever
ago that we were in China. Lucy has established her place
in this family so well, it is like she has always been
here. Cade and Coby are really great big brothers and they
are always amused by Lucy’s antics. Two weeks after
getting home, we celebrated Lucy’s first birthday with
about 100 people at our house. Thank goodness, God blessed
us with a beautiful day. Lucy was a total trouper with all
those new faces and really enjoyed the festivities,
especially the cake! The day before we had her baptized.
She didn’t even flinch when Father Anselm put the water or
oils on her. She was quite fascinated by him and would
bend herself backwards to see what he was doing and then
smile at him. He had a hard time keeping a straight face.
So sweet!! That’s what Lucy is, she is just so sweet! I
don’t think her full personality has come out yet. She is
still quiet and somewhat reserved but I see a wild child
bubbling up inside her.
I know that a part of her misses China and the people who
cared for her. While she prefers Jeff and I, she will
reach her hands out toward other Asian people and will
even let them hold her. She really likes Chinese music
too. The first time I played it, she became excited and
was looking all over for where the music was coming from.
I think she was hoping for some familiar faces. I wonder
if they played music for the children at the orphanage.
Her paperwork from China said that her favorite toy was a
ball. At the time, I questioned the accuracy of any info
they provided but she really does love balls. She is very
good a rolling them back and forth and gets very excited
at the Little Gym when the whole barrel of balls gets
dumped out.
We went to see the adoption specialists and Lucy checked
out very well. Per instructions, she is still on a bottle
and formula. We are sticking with the regular formula. Her
face rash comes and goes but has not been as bad as when
she first came home. She loves to eat! The only two things
we have found that she does not like are tomatoes and
mashed potatoes. She even loves pickles like her big
brothers. Her favorite food is still yogurt.
Lucy scored on the charts at a developmental age of 8-10
months. She was at 8 months for her fine motor skills but
is continuously improving. Just last week she started
using her thumb and forefinger to pick up small foods and
feed herself. The only concern in Lucy’s check-up was her
hips. The doctor thinks they are so flexible due to lack
of muscle tone. We are hoping that it doesn’t end up being
hip dysplasia. Only time will tell and it is not something
we are overly worried about right now.
Lucy is a fabulous sleeper at night. She usually sleeps
for 11 hours but only cat naps during the day. She is such
a wonderful blessing to our family. I can’t remember ever
being happier than I am right now. I am amused by peoples’
reactions when we are out together. I have been asked by
three people how one of my children has white hair and the
other has black. One little boy asked me if we “donated”
Lucy. Too cute!! We have had nothing but positive
responses and good wishes from others. Our family feels
extremely grateful for everyone’s kindness and
helpfulness. Most of all we are grateful to God for
answering our prayers. |
Looking pretty for my 1st mass.
Excited about being at the zoo!
Being a little sister is hard work!
Aren’t my big brothers handsome? |
