I can hardly believe it has been 2 years since our family grew. 2 years ago we were given this very tiny, scared precious baby girl. The first year was very rough for all of us. Katie had created her "coping" by withdrawing from physical touch, eating almost any solids and self soothing. Many nights I spent either just plain exhausted, crying, praying or walking the floors with her. My heart ached as I knew she was just did not understand how much we loved her and would do anything for her. Although I have no doubt that her nannies loved her and did ALL they could in caring for the children, she just didn't receive the time, physical touch, and love that she needed.
Year two improve greatly:) She now KNOWS that each and every one of her family loves her so much, and will do anything for her. She has the confidence and security that she didn't have before.Katie absolutely loves Toy Story and Dora and Diego! She is so funny, as when she counts, she counts in Spanish, but of course she knows how to count in English. Katie is so smart. She loves to draw pictures of her family. Which although she is almost 3, she is still 2. She draws us with arms, legs, eyes, mouths, hair, and they are so cute:) She also loves to draw rainbows. Katie loves going to the library for storytime. She is now in dance class and absolutely loves going! She is just so full of confidence. She is almost always happy and smiling. Everywhere we go at least 1 person, but usually more stop me to tell me what an adorable little girl I have. The cashiers at the grocery store know her by name, and if I go without her they ask where she is? She truly lights up any room she goes into.
I am so thankful that God has chosen us to be her parents. I cannot imagine life without Katie. We are truly blessed.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
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