Sept 26 Friday 8 pm – a little warmer than it has been, maybe low 20’s in the afternoon but still very cool at night, enough that we’re turning on the portable heater. Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay between posts- it’s hard to find time to write one up- but we’re doing great and Angelique is wonderful. She talks and sings and dances all the time, and is generally a cheerful, smart and happy girl.
We’re still working on getting some consistency with her food, as one day she’ll eat something but the next day she announces it’s now ‘yucky’ – ya we’re so happy she learned that word!
Sleeping has also been a bit more challenging than it was the first few days – we’re still learning her signals for when she’s gone past the time for sleep (both for her nap and at night), so we’ve left it a bit too long some days and get rewarded with tears/ resistance to sleeping. We stay with her and sing/talk and she always drifts off.
Her fave toys are still her hair accessories (putting them on herself and on us), a musical book, sticker books and puzzles. She also loves looking at the photo albums and saying everyone’s names. Lately she has been carrying around a tube of hand cream and/or a chapstick, which is very cute. She is also now a little camera hog, posing for pictures then running over to see them on the digital camera. All the photographers in our families will have a field day with her!
Wed and Thursday we did our regular afternoon walks – once again to the Silk Way City grocery store and Thurs back to Panfilov park – both went really well and we always stop at a play structure which A really enjoys. Today (Fri) we mixed it up and did a morning walk with Bernard, Carole and Sasha – they found a nice walkway along a small creek in their neighbourhood, so we joined them and enjoyed a stroll away from the traffic noise. When we came back we had a quick lunch and put Angelique down for a nap (no resistance this time). Unfortunately this nap was interrupted 30 minutes later by our pickup to go to the notary (more paperwork). So when we got home we had an early dinner and put her into bed early, so she can get caught up on her sleep.
We may potentially have good news about when we’re coming home – we’ll know more in the next couple of days – stay tuned!
Thanks again for the comments, emails and calls- we can’t wait to get home and see everyone!
Take care
Love N&P&A
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So glad things are going so well. We think of you guys all the time wondering how things are going. Sounds like Angelique is your typical little 3 year old. The "yucky" stage lasts FOREVER!!! LOL... its been one of Anika's favorite words since she could talk.
Good Morning:
Looking forward to the good news of your return! I was so relieved to hear that all is okay... best of luck with the final phase of this part of your journey.
Take Care.
Katherine
The inconsistancies with food - so so normal that its funny, except when you're going thru it!
You guys are picking up on parenting so fast - sounds like you're really tuning in to her, which is so wonderful. Hope you are home soon - much love xxxooo
Shannon
Hello my dears
glad to hear things are moving along.
Just love hearing the details about Angelique... and that will never change of course, and you will now be known as Angelique's parents... just forever...
Is that not the sweetest thing that can happen to a couple.
Take advantage of seeing as much as you can through Angelique's eyes, so that you will be able to relive those moments with her forever.
Lots of love coming your way dear children... CANNOT wait to have you have you home
love
Mom and Dad
hugs and kisses to Angelique
xoxoxo
Hey guys, the leaves have definetly turned colour, and falling more and more every day. Today is damp and chilly, 12 celcius right now. Oh yes, the nap times... snicker, snicker. Agelique will have to come over for supper with Matthew and Audrey to have some brussel sprouts!!! we have weird kids as they will take a salad over chocolate at times. I still can't figure that one out. Can't wait to see you guys. Jason and family. Ps, Nikkis scooter was stolen yesterday at work.
Love the stories! Had to laugh with Jeff that you were finding it harder to get an opportunity to post. Kids will do that, eh? And the "yucky" food! I hear ya! Lola's pretty good, but this morning refused to eat a wide variety of good stuff that she normally loves, instead insisting on a frozen piece of bread. Oh, of course. Waffles and fruit yucky. Frozen bread yum.
Have fun discovering all the weird things about Angelique!!!!! She sounds like a real character. Can't wait to meet her.
Cheers,
Cheryl
I'm glad things are being ironed out. It's going to take a adaptation time for everyone. Try to rest when you can as well. I hope you have a quick return but it would be nice to see you after I recuperate from my flight.
This is probably going to be lost in cyberspace < blogging is not my strong suit > so I won't leave a long message; your little " A " sounds like a real cutie; don't tell me she's a wee monster already < must be Paul's influence on her !! >; I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of her; that's all for now; take care all of you !!!!!!!!!!!
The previous comment really was anonymous; I'm still not sure how I did that but it was from me < Masterbatter Debbie >; I talk to Hank every now and then and he keeps me updated; anyway I just thought I should actually let you know who was writing to you; talk to you later !!!!!!!!!
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