Hi Everyone,
Well, we are happy to report that we have survived our first full week of work and school! Boy am I happy it is Friday night. Ella was just amazing this week and although she woke up this morning looking exhausted, she jumped up and down and proclaimed "YEAH SCHOOL". I am so happy we decided to stick with the program and her lovely teacher told me today how "lucky are we, she is just amazing and doing so well". She said it would probably be less than a month and she thinks she will have to say to Ella, "Sit down Ella, Stop talking Ella". She admires my daughter's spirit thankfully and really is enjoying watching Ella come out of her shell. Things are settling in at home as well. Yesterday was a very expressive bonding day for Ella which was quit nice for Mom. Ella was very talkative, and wanted to be with Mom at all times and rest her head on my shoulder while she was telling her stories. It is amazing the range of her vocabulary in such a short time. Tonight at dinner she told me "I don't know" and has been asking non-stop "what's that" for the last couple of days. What a great change in just one short week. Last night we learned that we had to read a little before we could watch our movie before bed. It was so wonderful to watch her look through the pics in the book and try to figure it out (pics), and after we finished reading the book, she said "That's great now they are friends". Amazing. Hope you are all doing well...
Well, we are happy to report that we have survived our first full week of work and school! Boy am I happy it is Friday night. Ella was just amazing this week and although she woke up this morning looking exhausted, she jumped up and down and proclaimed "YEAH SCHOOL". I am so happy we decided to stick with the program and her lovely teacher told me today how "lucky are we, she is just amazing and doing so well". She said it would probably be less than a month and she thinks she will have to say to Ella, "Sit down Ella, Stop talking Ella". She admires my daughter's spirit thankfully and really is enjoying watching Ella come out of her shell. Things are settling in at home as well. Yesterday was a very expressive bonding day for Ella which was quit nice for Mom. Ella was very talkative, and wanted to be with Mom at all times and rest her head on my shoulder while she was telling her stories. It is amazing the range of her vocabulary in such a short time. Tonight at dinner she told me "I don't know" and has been asking non-stop "what's that" for the last couple of days. What a great change in just one short week. Last night we learned that we had to read a little before we could watch our movie before bed. It was so wonderful to watch her look through the pics in the book and try to figure it out (pics), and after we finished reading the book, she said "That's great now they are friends". Amazing. Hope you are all doing well...
Hi Rose! I've been following your blog every day, but I have just now figured out how to post a comment! Anyway, wanted to tell you that I'm so happy that you are making progress! Although we adopted Makenna as an infant, the bond wasn't instantaneous (on both sides)- it grew gradually and strengthened over time. Also, Ella's teeth look FABULOUS!!!!! Hugs to both of you, we miss you all, tell Mary Ann we said hi! Love, Monica
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ReplyDeleteThe fabulous Aunt Marianne is actually visiting this holiday week-end so Ella is over the moon pulling out all the stops to show off! Very cute! Love the pics of your little ones, it is so great to see everyone so happy! :)