Waiting For Ava

“But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, be patient! For it will surely take place. It will not be late by a single day.” Habakkuk 2:3

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A Day for Bonding

We decided to forgo the park and stay home with Ava. She is still very clingy and wants to be held or touched all the time. We are happy to oblige but are slowly trying to make her more comfortable just playing or even napping not in our arms. Right now she is napping on the bed. We may go out and get a stroller for her today to see if she will take to that. We don't mind carrying her but with this heat and humidity we all get a little uncomfortable drenched in sweat. I know we will all be fine and everything will work out at the right time. We love her so much as I know all of you guys do too.

We have received everyone's comments and love reading them daily so keep them coming.

We tried to get Ava to poop in the toilet today. It is hard to do because she is so scared of the bathroom. Normally she would just do her business where she stood. Never in a toilet so all is new to her. Mike held her and rubbed her back and out popped a poop. Mike has joined me in the mommy and daddy club with a pee and poop christening. LOL Mike is really a great dad and Ava knows it too. She seems to want me more but love Mikes cuddles so much. I wish we could see the happy smiling girl we have only seen a few glimpses of. It will happen sooner than we think and we will get lots of pictures.


Sleepy girl


Ava and Daddy


She sleeps

3 Comments:

  • At 7:30 AM , Blogger V and M said...

    Your beautiful little girl will grieve for a while but as you know that means she can attach. Which again as you know is excellent! Soon she will realize that she's onto a great thing with her mommy and daddy and the smiles will be more frequent. On Day 3 in China ( back in nov '07) most of the kids in our group of 11 CB families, really started to come out of their shells. By the time you do the Canadian medicals, you won't believe the change. And that continues as you guys settle into a routine back home.
    Our son was more interested in Daddy in China than me ( which was a bit hard for me) however be assured we are like every other family now with a wonderful child. You'll be amazed how quickly our kids blossom with all the love they receive in this new chapter of their young lives.

     
  • At 12:56 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Mike & Terri;
    You two are doing wonderful! When you least expect it, Ava will smile & reach for you both with a light in her eyes that neither one of you will "ever" forget. That is part of the magic of love & becoming parents. I truly believe that that little girl's heart is slowly filling up with the same love for yous that you have for her. She is such a LUCKY little girl to be blessed with having 2 wonderful, special parents.
    p.s. I can't believe how emotional I have been since yous have left! Every night when I try to go to sleep, it feels like it is Christmas Eve again & I am years younger! LOL {Bailey has to wait to go outside until I log on}
    Luv u's with all my heart,
    Darlene xoxo

     
  • At 2:00 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Mike; Waiting to see Ava is like you used to wait for mom to have her 3 cups of TEA on Christmas morning before you opened your presents! LOL I can't wait to see her!!!
    Luv,
    mom xoxo

     

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