I have not been posting on here because 1. it rarely works and 2. it takes way too long to upload pics. But, I sort of miss the blogging, so I’ll try again.
Vera turned 9 months this week! Her personality is really developing. She does not hesitate to let us know what she likes and does not like. Likes: holding her baba herself, being held when Mommy comes home from school, splashing on her tummy in the bath, books that she can chew, chewing/licking just about anything, showing off her amazing smile, FOOD–anything it seems! Dislikes: having her diaper changed, going to sleep by herself, having her face cleaned/wiped, being still! She is So Much Fun. Shannon said the other day that he thought 6 months was the perfect age, but now it’s changed to 9 months.
I am now a working mama and like it! It’s nice to have interaction with students and adults again. I’m only part-time, so it really works out great. Bingzhao the ayi (nanny) is so sweet and they both love each other, so that makes leaving so much easier than it could have been. Plus, I come home to a clean house in time for lunch, and my baby gets really excited and reaches for me! That is a wonderful feeling.
Vera is not crawling but is still mobile. She rolls and scoots around and has just started getting up on her knees, but not for long. Her favorite moves include a very dramatic full-arm wave, pounding the floor when music is playing, and kicking those legs.
Here is our latest family photo from when my parents were here (more about that later if I every get back on). This picture is also featured on our agency’s new website, with our testimonial: http://www.adoptionguides.org/.
Going on our first date!
