Its hard to believe that a couple weeks have already passed since we were on our way to Ottawa to pick up Jayna. Then, everything was very intense and our thoughts were focussed. We were determined to make this thing happen! Now, thoughts that occupy our minds are more about how we are going to get Jayna to eat vegetables and how are do we communicate with her in productive ways... (the ol' "Just talk louder until they nod in agreement" thing just isn't useful here.)
Everyday, we see Jayna adapt and become more at home here. We also see Ethan and Nyla grow to understand her more and are so excited to watch them care for her in their own ways. Its been a complete change in our family, and we are trying to make sure they don't get lost in the shuffle, especially when Amanda is recovering, and just can't play with them like she usually does.
Jayna is still sleeping in our room - and slowly learning that bedtime doesn't make us disappear - she's either not a morning person, OR is angry at us every morning for a while, but we don't take it personally. New situations are less scary for her, though we still are taking lots of time before we get her into bigger crowds with people who can't resist touching her.
Everyday we find out new ways in which she is as goofy as the rest of us, and its so much fun. she's got a very well rounded sense of humour, especially for a 2 yr old, and can get us all laughing with her crazy faces and seemingly perfect comedic timing. So much fun.
grace and peace,
jake and amanda
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