Daily life

Well, things are settling down and Isabella seems to be thoroughly attached to me! The girlie won't let me out of her sight most of the time, although she is warming up to our friends quickly. Unfortunately she isn't so quick to warm up to Nana and Pop, which is bumming us all out. She goes to Nana, but I can't walk away without her crying.

She's an amazing child, and every day is filled with tons of fun watching her learn new things. She lights up like a Christmas tree when her "Da" comes home from work. he tickles her and the giggles are just priceless.

She's grown a lot (which is scary considering how big she was to begin with!) and is out of 12 month clothes. she's not yet in 18 month ones but it won't be long.

I've added some photos for your viewing pleasure.

Love, Kim

Updating

Well, we've been home over a week and as of tomorrow will have had Isabella with us for a whole month! She's doing amazingly well. She got a clean bill of health from the doctor (who was quite impressed with her, by the way!). We've gone to the park a couple of times and made new friends. We have very busy days and I'm worn out! She is very active in the morning when she wakes up. And she's into EVERYTHING (especially the recycling and the computer). I'll post new photos as soon as Jim uploads them to the computer.

HOME!

We are finally home in Wilmington, and all is GREAT! Isabella LOVES the dogs and cat - she laughed at them the second she saw them! We are so relieved - we were very worried that she would be scared, but not a bit.

It's kind of odd - it's as if Bella knew she were home. She made her way all over the house (even climbing the stairs), and is sleeping soundly (woo hoo!) in her very own crib in her very own room. We have striven to keep her out of our bed if at all possible (although we've given in a few times), so we're diligently attending to her while she's in her own crib so that she wont mind being there.

Her appetite has improved tremendously since we got home too - she's even taken to jar baby food. Loves carrots and peas, peaches and apples. And I've begun making congee - and she likes that too!

We had a great time at Mom & Dad's house this weekend. The birthday party was a smashing success! Thanks to all who came to celebrate with us.

Kim & Jim & Bella too!