Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lia-Rose

She is impossibly cute. Undeniably delicious. Smart, tough, independent, and yes, I'll say it exhausting! It's been a very crazy week and half since we returned home. The jetlag was rough. I'm not going to sugar-coat this. It was hard. A few nights of literally up all night. Emotions running raw. Eating minimally and just plain exhausted. Things have definetly turned the corner though. Normal sleep patterns are returning and appetitites as well. It did help to kick start my summer diet that is for sure.

Lia is truly unreal. It's weird. It doesn't feel like she doesn't belong. It's like this she was meant to be here the whole time. She fits so perfectly with us.

She is so smart. She has a few favorite english words to say...yummy, happy birthday to you, bye bye, mommy, 'you've got mail' and of course...no. She definetly understands more then she actually speaks. It's pretty amazing actually. I've gotten over the feeling of crying everytime I think about how hard her life was and how she was almost lost in the system. My daughter is not a victim. She is tough. The doctor even said it...this kid is strong.

She sleeps now hopefully more peacefully. She will only drift off to sleep if I'm holding her hand. Tonight she smelled it. Like trying to memorize it. She is beautiful. People stop and smile at her. She gives out lots of hugs. SHe is truly amazing. She is Lia-Rose. It's so wild. It's Lia-Rose.

5 comments:

Jocelyn said...

It is so nice to finally be reading this post on your blog!! I am so happy for you Wendi...you deserve this so much!! I am even happier that in a week, I get to meet you in person and love on Lia!! YAY!!!

Joanne said...

Oh, I"m so glad all is going well! I've been thinking of you guys. I remember the jet lag and trying to take care of everyone...it was tough. Once you are rested, it is easier to handle everything else : )

karen said...

Congratulations Wendi I am so so happy for you. Your time is here!!!!
Karen

KJ said...

I agree with Jocelyn - it is SOOO nice to finally read THIS post. It was a LOOONNNGGG time coming, but clearly all amazing things are worth the wait. YEAH for Lia-Rose and all the experiences of new motherhood. From what I hear - exhaustion and "hard" are part of the package... but, also from what I hear - just a very small part in an otherwise amazing journey. Congrats.

Daniella said...

how nice to come here and read about Lia-Rose at home where she belongs. So happy for you all....
xo