What's New?

We have a lot going on right now. Friday we completed all of our paperwork and inspections for our second adoption. The only thing left is to schedule and complete our home study. Can you believe it? :)

I was outside this afternoon and Abigail and Jerry were walking around the backyard. I stood back and looked at Abigail and realized she is a little girl now. Where did my baby girl go??? I can't believe how grown up she looks.

To be honest, I have been a little conflicted about when to start the 2nd adoption process because I didn't want to "take away" anything or any time away from Abigail. Today I realized that she is a little girl and is more independent every day. It is bitter sweet. Isn't it funny how God prepares us at exactly the right moment. Now I know that if we get a call about a baby that I will be ready to care for an infant again and that Abigail will be just fine. In fact, now don't tell Abigail this but, her "baby" time with her pacifier is about up. We are attempting to take away her pacifier and is now only using it at bedtime and naptime. But when she turns two we hope to not need it anymore. We pray that she will handle that ok. Stay tuned...

Here are a list of things little miss "independent" can do.

*put her pajamas on....granted it may not be one leg at a time or even the straight but she is attempting it. :)

*put her shoes on....now this she is getting pretty good at..except she likes to take them off just as quickly as she puts them on.

*feed herself (and the puppies)

*drink her juice (and carry it all over the house)

*walk, walk, walk, walk!! (more of a waddle but still affective)

*tell us what she wants...(we are working on the manners too)

*wash her hands and her hair

*love on her baby (she is gonna be a great big sister!!)

*put her toys away (and take them right back out)

Here are a few words she can say:

please, juice, outside, mama, dada, thank you, go..go..go..go.., row..row..row..., nods yes and NO!, Hi and Bye-bye.

Knows the sign for: please, thank you, more, eat, kiss,

She understands Everything I say: She just doesn't always listen... :) Again, we are working on manners. She has such a kind spirit and she loves to share. Oh, I could go on and on but basically she is growing up so fast and is just an amazingly beautiful little girl. I continue to be in awe of her.

We hope all of you are doing well. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers for the 2nd adoption. Only God knows our next step and it will be in His perfect timing that we will be a family of 4 (plus 3 pups). ;)

Love,

Jenny