Today Faith is 28 months old. She is a wonder. Right now she is sick. Her weak spot must be ear infections. This is her 4th since she has been home(maybe 5th). She started with a cough and fever Sunday. Her nose has been running like crazy and last night she threw up. Poor baby! She doesn't sleep well when she is sick so we have had a couple of bad nights. I am hoping she is on the upswing now.
We have had snow stay for several days. It must be some sort of record. Usually we are out sledding first thing the day after an evening snow because it melts by noon. This time the kids are actually tired of sledding. Faith loves the snow and doesn't seem to be bothered by the cold at all. I bundled the kids up really well as it was 12 degrees the last time we went out.
Some of the cute things she is saying now: O day (Okay)
'bout jia jia? (this she says when it's time for nap)
(jie jie is big sister in Chinese)
I....... Pooooooorch (explanation below)
zin the dar (whenever we are looking for something)
(in the car)
I hope this story translates in written form because it is one of the funniest things our family has experienced. One day I had told Faith she could go on the front porch later to play with the sand. Apparently, I was not around to translate so she had to explain to dad that she was aloud to go out on the porch. He was not getting it and after several tries she decided to make herself very clear. Faith got right in Tim's face and said very clearly and sloooooowly. I............ poooooooooorch. Tim understood immediately. When he told me we howled. I've always said she had no problem communicating even after first coming home when she didn't understand English yet. This confirms it.
She is coming along very well. She still has quite a temper when things don't go her way but she is learning to control herself and does quite well for a two year old.
I do wish she would eat a more balanced diet. She likes very little meat and will eat some vegetables and some fruit. She will eat pork in any form but I really don't like feeding her so much pork. Of course she will eat any sort of snack food if is available.
She loves her big sister. Joylin is a big help because if I ever need Faith to do something I just enlist Joylin to do it and she will follow willingly. The most recent thing she has done because Jie Jie has done is get ear drops. Joylin is usually willing to help.
She loves to play cook especially with the grandmas. She takes them upstairs and says "eeeeeat". Usually the grandmas comply and spend an hour or so eating all kinds of delicious meals made of plastic. Now that the grandmas are gone I will probably get to partake.
The last 14 months have been amazing. We have all made a lot of adjustments but are all the better for it or will be in the future.
The last attempt to add pictures didn't go so well. I will try again.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
A little about Joylin
Hi all, I have decided that I am going to turn this blog into a journal of sorts. My plan is to devote one day per month or so blogging about one of my children. These might get pretty long because I am writing them for my kids to read someday and for me to express my feelings about them. I have decided to use the date they were born as a guide for when I post about them. Since tomorrow is the 7th and Joylin was born on June 7th she will be the first.
She turned 6 and a half on Dec 7th and is such a joyful little girl. She has such a sweet disposition most of the time. She has her sassy moments but those usually happen when she is tired or embarrassed about something. She tries very hard to be a good big sister but it is challenging. Faith is still showing quite a temper when things don't go her way and scratches and hits for no apparent reason at times. Joylin handles those times like most 6 year olds would but they usually patch things up shortly after the incident. I often remind her that she was a biter and a hitter as well. She even told me that she remembers hitting and biting. I know she still has the urge sometimes but controls herself very well. I love watching them play together. They are so sweet when they play.
Joylin is one smart cookie. She is reading well and seems to have most of the appropriate math concepts down as well. As I expected she is a very easy child to home school. She does get distracted easily so we do have to work on her staying on track some of the time.
She is involved in gymnastics and does very well. She kicks high and can almost do a back hand spring. The most important thing that she loves it and works hard and she does both. I am thinking of starting her in dance this summer for some short sessions to see if she likes it and she will probably go into the higher swimming class as well.
The highlight of 2009 was our trip to Disney World. She and I got to eat lunch in the castle and meet 5 of the 6 princesses. She was so excited. She got her autograph book signed and a picture taken with each one. At one point I saw a little shiver. I asked her if she was cold and she said "NO, that happens to me sometimes when I get excited". I had no idea she was that excited. I am so happy she was enjoying herself so much. There are so many other experiences from our time at Disney World. I might share as we go.
We are now looking forward to starting 1st grade. She finished K just before we left for vacation. She is getting a little excited. I am waiting for the rest of her curriculum to come in the mail.
The weather has been very cold and we have taken walks the last tow days. We had so much fun playing on the ice and visiting with the horses that belong to the Close family. We are letting them use the pasture for a few months.
This little girl has been such a blessing to me. What an honor to be her mom. I have to say mothering is the most challenging thing I have ever done. I wouldn't change a thing, except for the very serious mistakes I've made. I can't so I don't dwell on them.
Here are a few recent pictures:
She turned 6 and a half on Dec 7th and is such a joyful little girl. She has such a sweet disposition most of the time. She has her sassy moments but those usually happen when she is tired or embarrassed about something. She tries very hard to be a good big sister but it is challenging. Faith is still showing quite a temper when things don't go her way and scratches and hits for no apparent reason at times. Joylin handles those times like most 6 year olds would but they usually patch things up shortly after the incident. I often remind her that she was a biter and a hitter as well. She even told me that she remembers hitting and biting. I know she still has the urge sometimes but controls herself very well. I love watching them play together. They are so sweet when they play.
Joylin is one smart cookie. She is reading well and seems to have most of the appropriate math concepts down as well. As I expected she is a very easy child to home school. She does get distracted easily so we do have to work on her staying on track some of the time.
She is involved in gymnastics and does very well. She kicks high and can almost do a back hand spring. The most important thing that she loves it and works hard and she does both. I am thinking of starting her in dance this summer for some short sessions to see if she likes it and she will probably go into the higher swimming class as well.
The highlight of 2009 was our trip to Disney World. She and I got to eat lunch in the castle and meet 5 of the 6 princesses. She was so excited. She got her autograph book signed and a picture taken with each one. At one point I saw a little shiver. I asked her if she was cold and she said "NO, that happens to me sometimes when I get excited". I had no idea she was that excited. I am so happy she was enjoying herself so much. There are so many other experiences from our time at Disney World. I might share as we go.
We are now looking forward to starting 1st grade. She finished K just before we left for vacation. She is getting a little excited. I am waiting for the rest of her curriculum to come in the mail.
The weather has been very cold and we have taken walks the last tow days. We had so much fun playing on the ice and visiting with the horses that belong to the Close family. We are letting them use the pasture for a few months.
This little girl has been such a blessing to me. What an honor to be her mom. I have to say mothering is the most challenging thing I have ever done. I wouldn't change a thing, except for the very serious mistakes I've made. I can't so I don't dwell on them.
Here are a few recent pictures:
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