Today we walked off the island to the street
market where you can buy dried seahorses
or antelope antlers for cooking. We had an
official adoption certificate done this afternoon.
The we came back and Caprice took Emma to
the park with another girl. I stayed here with
Ivy. After Caprice left, Ivy went and laid by the
door. I had to move her when room service came.
Then she would go into whatever room I wasn't in.
We stayed here and then I decided she would like
to go walking. She walks really well. I haven't seen
her fall once. We walked down to the park and
I walked up to a woman that looked like Caprice and
Ivy had her arms out, but was shocked when picked
up, realizing it wasn't her mother.
Ivy didn't really eat anything today. She doesn't really
chew anything. She holds things in her mouth and
may swallow later, may not. Thank goodness for Ensure.
She isn't reaching for things much and just doesn't do
much other than sit with Caprice. She travels well and
doesn't complain. I can still make her cry with the touch
of a finger. When she cries she looks like she really tries
to hold it back.
I just wish she would eat.
We ate at Lucy's twice today.
The top photo is one I just took.
I can wait to get her back so you all can see her.
Thanks for all of your emails.
Greg
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5 comments:
Jasmine was the same with her Baba when we got her in August. Now she can't keep her hands off of him and when he walks in the door she screams with delight! It sounds like Ivy is still in shock but she is adorable. I'm sure you can't wait until you get home and she can start to blossom. Love, Monica jasminesjourneyhome.com
Congradulations.
We enjoyed Ivy's gotcha day very much.
My advice after adopting a toddler, hold that baby close Caprice all the time. Greg offer yourself to her, but don't push it. Just tell her, "Wo ai ni" and hold out your arms. See if you can feed Ivy while Caprice holds her. Most of all, expect her to behave younger than she is.
Hang in there Emma. You are a great big sister.
We love you guys.
Joanna Briscoe
I can still make her cry with the touch of a finger -- give her a little time *_*
Congratulations! Ivy is adorable! I just had to stop by and say that I saw Emma's picture on the McQuade's blog (she was with one of their boys). Small world! We traveled with the McQuades last year and our girls are foster sisters. We can't wait to meet Ivy at a FCC event.
Have a great trip!
Ivy is really cute. I can't wait to see her too. I look forward to seeing the new photos each day. You all look nice in your photos. Tell Emma I said Hi and I will be happy to see her at the airport when you all get back. Emma looks cute too. I miss her.
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