And since my world revolves around them right now I thought you might like to know how they're doing. :)
Their new thing is holding hands. At random points during the day I'll find them walking around the house together hand in hand.
Yep. It melts my heart.
They're best friends (usually). This is when I'm so glad they are so close in age. They have their entire lives to be buddies.
Alex is catching up to the rest of the family with her love of technology. The Nook is her new favorite toy. She's learned all of her farm animal sounds through a little app on this thing. Want to see her temper? Just take the Nook away. Go ahead. I dare you.
Yep. Little Miss Attitude.
Nathan is coming into his own as the big brother. He's turning into a little parent. Poor Alex doesn't stand a chance against him. He's our snuggler these days and is almost always the one that makes us bust out in laughter. I keep saying I'm going to follow him around with a video camera for a day. I really should. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff he comes up with. Things like "I'm not talking back Mommy, I'm talking front." And "Whew, that was a close one, Mom" (after running to the potty). And "This apple sure is delicious!"
And we can't forget about Miah. I long for the day I can post pictures of her right along with pictures of Nathan and Alex. Until then we'll just have to settle for words.
I was given a great gift today by the woman adopting Miah's biological sister Cassie. She was able to meet Miah today! In the orphanage! Be still, my heart. Here's our Miah as described by N:
"so.......we met Miah today! She doesn't seem to like strangers but the nurse we spoke too said she is doing better. I guess Miah and Cassie used to be in the same room at one point. The nurse told us basically what you already know, that she didn't used to eat but now she eats soup and eats with a spoon. She isn't feeding herself but they do use a spoon now. She can sit unsupported but can't stand. She is going to start PT soon, she utters random sounds but has no words. She sucks her thumb. She seemed to recognize herself in the mirror. She makes eye contact which is a good sign."
Friends, this is VERY good news. Eye contact means her autism isn't as bad as we were preparing for. She's sitting on her own which is big progress over what was in her medical report - which means her body IS capable of learning new things. Eating with a spoon means we will have an easier transition getting her to eat when she comes home. And of course physical therapy means further improvements are coming!
I was able to talk to a very real person who laid eyes on our daughter and gave us a first-hand account of how she is doing. Yes, very good news indeed.
P.S. - we're STILL waiting on SC clearances.
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