It seems like yesterday that we stepped thru the doors at Metro airport carrying our very exhausted little girl. Yet Thursday marked 3 months home. During this time Linh has become very comfortable in her home and even more comfortable with us. It seems as though she has always been here. She is such a happy and fun little girl.
In the past 3 months- she has become much steadier on her feet. She has settled into a good sleep routine. She is comfortable with Rudi and Chico- she even gives them kisses and helps to put the food in their bowls. She has grown taller and at 20 months old, her size 12 month pants are finally starting to look a bit short. Sometimes she will let us know if she doesn't want to wear a particular shirt. Who knew it would start so young? She also likes to try on my shoes and walk around the house. Her bangs are growing and she is finally willing to allow me to put her hair back in tiny pony tails. She is comfortable taking
baths, however washing her hair is still not a favorite of hers. She went swimming for the first time on Father's Day in her kiddie pool and really seemed to enjoy it. She likes to brush her teeth. Whenever she sees us brush- she wants to brush too. She is now going to school 3 days a week and brings home art projects everyday. Painting is a favorite. She is "talking" all the time. She understands a good amount of what we say and she says many words that are understandable- mama, dada, ball, cup, cat, car, bowl, bubbles, go, gogurt, cookie, cheers, hi, bye bye, Emma, and no. Some of the words are pronounced clearer than others but we can recognize them all. A couple of weeks ago "no" was her favorite word all weekend. Thankfully, I think Emma is her favorite word now. Emma is her cousin that she saw the last two weekends. She generally drinks out of a sippy cup now except for her bedtime bottles. She uses spoons and forks- sometimes it means putting the food on her spoon/fork with her fingers and then putting in her mouth. That is amusing to watch. She made it through her first long car ride- a 3 hour (each way)trip to see my sister. Hopefully next time there will be less construction. Thank goodness Grammie was with us to help Linh get through the last 2 hours home. She hugs with and without us asking. She gives John and I kisses with or without us asking. She laughs a lot and it is the sweetest sound! Six teeth have popped through since we have been home and she got through it like a champ.
In the past 3 months- she has become much steadier on her feet. She has settled into a good sleep routine. She is comfortable with Rudi and Chico- she even gives them kisses and helps to put the food in their bowls. She has grown taller and at 20 months old, her size 12 month pants are finally starting to look a bit short. Sometimes she will let us know if she doesn't want to wear a particular shirt. Who knew it would start so young? She also likes to try on my shoes and walk around the house. Her bangs are growing and she is finally willing to allow me to put her hair back in tiny pony tails. She is comfortable taking
baths, however washing her hair is still not a favorite of hers. She went swimming for the first time on Father's Day in her kiddie pool and really seemed to enjoy it. She likes to brush her teeth. Whenever she sees us brush- she wants to brush too. She is now going to school 3 days a week and brings home art projects everyday. Painting is a favorite. She is "talking" all the time. She understands a good amount of what we say and she says many words that are understandable- mama, dada, ball, cup, cat, car, bowl, bubbles, go, gogurt, cookie, cheers, hi, bye bye, Emma, and no. Some of the words are pronounced clearer than others but we can recognize them all. A couple of weeks ago "no" was her favorite word all weekend. Thankfully, I think Emma is her favorite word now. Emma is her cousin that she saw the last two weekends. She generally drinks out of a sippy cup now except for her bedtime bottles. She uses spoons and forks- sometimes it means putting the food on her spoon/fork with her fingers and then putting in her mouth. That is amusing to watch. She made it through her first long car ride- a 3 hour (each way)trip to see my sister. Hopefully next time there will be less construction. Thank goodness Grammie was with us to help Linh get through the last 2 hours home. She hugs with and without us asking. She gives John and I kisses with or without us asking. She laughs a lot and it is the sweetest sound! Six teeth have popped through since we have been home and she got through it like a champ. 
5 comments:
Awe, what a great update on your sweet girl. So glad everything is going well with adjustment and such. Love all the pics :)
It sounds like Linh is doing so well. Thanks for the update. The pictures are so cute. I really like the one of you two.
Thanks for your continued prayer and encouragement as we wait for Dannette to come home. It really means a lot to us.
Annette
Sounds like she is doing very well! I love ALL her hair! She is adorable!
Great update! Linh sounds like she is doing great! Love all the new pics!
It's so strange to think our girls have been home 3+ months, isn't it?? Linh is still such a cutie & her hair really is growing!!
Great pictures!
Sheri, David, Micah & Adria
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