August 18th . . . I love this day! I loved it in 2008 when everything I had hoped for came to me in the form of a tiny, 10 pound, 5 month old baby girl!! I loved it in 2009 when we celebrated our 1st Family Day Anniversary together and began some wonderful traditions. I loved it today in 2010 when we celebrated our 2nd Family Day Anniversary together. And I first loved August 18th back in 2006 when my dossier officially went to China (yes, still waiting). Little did I know then just how much more special August 18th would become.
I remember my first day with Little Miss like it was yesterday. I still can't believe that I am so blessed and lucky to have this little wonder girl as my daughter! She has come so far since those baby days, and is ever-changing still into an independent, inquisitive, loving, unique little person.
We had a perfect day today (minus two sizable melt down whine fests, naturally). We went to a fun-filled play group gathering with other ET adoptive families which included swings, slides, water table, ride on toys, etc., as well as some nice adult conversation for the moms too (absolutely lovely women who I would not know if it weren't for Little Miss). Later, we enjoyed some quiet play time together and had a yummy take-out dinner with Auntie. And although just as with our first Family Day Anniversary, this day did not go exactly as I had hoped, it was wonderful in it's own right. In these days of toddler determination, few go exactly as planned and most have their fair share of challenges. But I cherish every single day I have with my Miss! All it takes is that little hand in mine, that scrunched up nose smile, that contagious belly-laugh, or that glorious "I love you Mommy" to wipe out all the tough stuff!
I couldn't be happier, Little Miss, to be your mommy and I love every one of our days together!
3 comments:
OMG,,, I love love love the post and the pic of you two! Soooo sweet Theresa!
How did you do her hair on the first pic? It's darling!
Thanks Lisa! The hair is a snap ... four ponies to start, and then I just take small sections of the ponytail (like 1/4" thick) and twist it around my index finger until it twists into a long banana curl, then repeat until all the hair in the pony is in little banana curls. I have to do it when her hair is wet otherwise the curls won't hold. A very simple style with a cute effect. It just takes a little while to get all the curls in especially since my girl has a LOT of hair! Isn't it fun finding new styles for our little princesses?
OK great,,,thanks for the tips! Yes, I do love finding new styles! It's amazing how many different looks you can get! Hope all is well! xoxox,, lisa and Zaela
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