Everyone in the family is starting get comfortable and "gel". We are learning more and more about what Bai Hua does and does not like. She is much more willing to share this than in the past.
We have had a couple of crying episodes that have errupted over using our new arm crutches. I have managed to comfort her and everything has been fine. She really does not want to use them but is giving it a go. They do help her tremendously. We found them at Columbus Medical on 5th ave. They have lots of stuff for kids. They are the perfect size and they are blue.
Bai Hua has such a sweet and trusting spirit. She is very caring of everyone around her. Kennedy has even figured out that if she cries Bai Hua will play a game with her to make her happy! We have been working on that one with Kennedy...
School starts in the next month. I am thinking these days that we will be putting her in 5th grade. She is picking up reading very quickly. She is doing very well with phonics too. Lately she is telling us the words for things in Chinese which a great as well. I just love hanging out with her.
Last night, I reminded her that it was a good time to make calls to China if she wanted to talk to any teacher, aiyi or jiejie. She didn't want to call anyone so I am taking this as a good sign.
Life is so good. We are really enjoying life with our family of 4. There has not been a moment where we have questioned our decision to adopt Bai Hua. We are in month 3 now since we were united. We will probably see more stress after school starts with her being away from us more and having more to do in general. It will take lots of effort to keep the communications flowing smoothly. Kennedy will also be starting a new school.
Talk to you soon!
Tracy
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