Each day holds something new and exciting. So many things we take for granted are first time experiences for Ella Jijia. There is an outdoor swimming pool at the hotel and she just stared and took it all in. We joked that this is the biggest bath tub ever and even has its own waterfall :)
She is repeating so many new English words and seems to understand more and more of what we say to her daily. Right now Daddy is drawing shapes and Ella is saying "circle". She has started whispering and talking to me in Chinese when she wants to hide from Daddy. I don't have a clue what she is saying but it is cute and I eat every moment up. We have daily three year old melt downs which are frustrating for all of us. She is such a good little girl and I can't imagine seeing and hearing new things almost constantly. I think I would shut down and/or cry constantly - she is a trooper.
Ella loves other children. When we gather in our group she is moving about, touching and talking to all of them. We continue to work on being gentle and that pinching others including the children is not alright.
Papa just asked Ella if she wants to brush her teeth which was a fight up until two nights ago. Now she just ran to the bathroom excitedly saying "brush you teethy" AHH it is the best.
Besides missing home and dearly wanting to see and hold Colin and Carleigh everything is going great. Please keep Colin in your prayers as being way from us for two weeks is taking its toll on him and therefore on us. Please also pray that little miss Carleigh waits to walk until we come home. She is standing up on her own... selfish me doesn't want to miss more than we already have. Sending our love to everyone.
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