A LITTLE BIT OF NOSTALGIA!

Hi Everyone! Day two with Abbie has been fabulous! Her personality is really coming out and she loves to smile and patiently play with her plethora of toys. I bought her some stacking cups and she has been patiently amusing herself for over an hour. She can put her sandals on by herself and feed herself with a spoon. She is talking and making sounds more. She even said "Ma" when I left the room, as if asking for me. At breakfast she ate a whole bowl of congee, scrambled eggs and FIVE slices of banana bread. What she doesn't like, she immediately spits out then wipes her face with a napkin. It's really cute! Unfortunately, it's the fruit she spits out. Guess she doesn't have the same genes as Lucy! Today we finalized the adoption and Abbie is all ours, and we are all hers! It's a GREAT feeling! I have met many other families with cleft children and I am feeling much more comfortable with feeding and caring for her. I am also getting used to her noises. By the way, she loves cell phones. 100% girl! :) The Thompson's received Liam today and he is a sweetheart. His cleft has been repaired and he is very lovey and active. He likes his big brother and can kick a little soccer ball. Today we did more shopping and tomorrow we do some paperwork at the police station. Then, we have a rest day. The Thompson's, Ericka and I are considering a train ride to Shenzen. The orphanage gave us a CD with many, many pictures of Abbie, her friends and caretakers. Here are a few of my favorites! Later I will post some pictures from today. Enjoy! Luvs and kisses always, Tracie XOXOXO