Deep in her heart

Tonight I went to kiss my kids before I got in bed. When I leaned down to give E a kiss, she reached up and tightly grabbed my neck. I laid down for just a moment enjoying the sweet embrace. To most this would be no big deal, but for those of us who have at one time struggled with the attachment issues that so often can follow adoption, this was the most amazing feeling in the world. Deep in her heart (and fast asleep) she knew I was her Mommy and felt safe. Once again I am amazed that of all the people in the world, I was chosen to be her Mommy. I have been truly blessed.

A funny from E's teacher

Tonght I received an email from E's teacher about a conversation they had at recess today.

...I just have to tell you what E said to me today. She came up to me at recess and said, "You know Mrs. B...I really like her hair." To which I replied, "Yes, she does have nice hair." E looked up at me for a few seconds and then said, "You know...you should try to have hair like hers!" I just busted up laughing! Gotta love first graders...they tell it like it is! :)

Obviously I am used to these comments from E. She is often disappointed that I don't wear more makeup, high heel shoes or "more professional" clothes but hearing her say them to someone else is just mortifying. Oh well, I'm sure it won't be the last time.

R-E-D Red R-E-D Red I can spell Red

Fire trucks are Red, Stop signs are Red too R-E-D R-E-D.

For the past week, R has been learning this song in preschool. Last week I emailed Ms. Stacy telling her that R was singing to himself during naptime. Today Ms. Stacy sent me a note telling me he sang it solo to the class. I can't believe that my shy sweet boy is really coming out of his shell. He is becoming so confident and grown up. I am so proud to be his Momma.

Lasagna

is really a silly word. We definitely don't pronounce it the way it's spelled. Not surprisingly though, E read it correctly right off my grocery list today. I continue to be amazed with her reading.

I600 approved...or not

Today we received our I600 approval. This is an important step on the US side of things. There is however a glitch. The beneficiary (the baby) is wrong. It's a totally different name. Hoping this is a quickie fix.

Brand new shoes- too tight?

R came home from school on the second day complaining that his shoes were too tight. After a second or two of worrying, I decided it must be because Sketchers tend to fit a little smaller and I should have R wear a pair of his E's socks (girl socks are thinner).

When he continued to complain on the third day I began to panic. Would we have to buy new shoes? Would he understand if I couldn't afford the same $50 ones that nanny bought? I decided to try and stretch them out by shoving baby brother's shoe inside. At the end of the night, I took J's shoe out, and thought I noticed a little stretching. Hopefully it would be enough. Before I put them away, I shook the sand out. Not sure if I had gotten all of it, I put my hand inside....No wonder his shoe felt too tight, there was a sock shoved way up in the toe.

Needless to say, no complaints at the end of the fourth day.

1 step down, 4 to go

On Monday August 10th we got an email from Dillon Southwest indicating that they had received Ms. M's legals. These papers are necessary for us to apply for her I600 (immigrant visa). Hoping that things continue to move along.