It has been a great first week at home. Hope has been adjusting well, and is actually back on the same schedule that she was when in China. It is amazing that she has made such an adjustment in a week. We are also making the adjustments to our sleep and daily schedules. Although it is different, it feels right - like it was always supposed to be this way. It is hard to put into words, but basically we feel like a family that is meant to be together.
Hope did make a venture out and enjoyed the Christmas Eve service at church. She played with her frilly dress and sat through the entire service. She also met many people - we don't think she'll remember all the names the first time - but did very well with all of the attention. Of course which little girl doesn't like the attention.
Hope also enjoyed opening presents at home and her new toys. Of course the paper was even more fun in the beginning.
We will be trying to keep the blog up on a regular basis, hopefully at least weekly now that we are home. Just wanted to let you know.
Hi....I'm Nancy and my daughter Meghann is a friend of Karilee. Seeing the pictures of Hope just puts a smile on my face and I'm so happy for you and your family! We adopted Meghann from Korea when she was 3 months old...she is now 29...it was the best thing we ever did! She was our baby the moment she was in our arms and we never looked back! I wouldn't have it any other way....she is a beautiful little girl....you will have so many wonderful years of memories to come!
ReplyDeleteThe best to you all in 2012!
Hugs!
Nancy Reeves