Today marks 4 months that we have had Annie Kate home with us all. It seems like she has always been here.
In such a short number of days she has completely changed our lives and as much as we feel uncomfortable admitting, we have changed hers.
Daniel and I were discussing the nature/nurture debate today.
We concluded maybe it is as simple as Annie Kate has been given the space and opportunity to be the individual she was born to be. This tiny little person seems to embrace her new world and family as one exciting adventure after another. Each and every day she is thrilled with every experience.
Yesterday, she caught a fish on her own with her new fishing rod, rode a jet ski for the first time, and finally Annie Kate bravely jumped into the pool unassisted and swam. With no nap she was dressed up dragged to a restaurant where she ate all Timmy's clams along with her own meal and she never questions the rule, no soda for Annie.
I am humbled at the trust she displays towards all of us. Some how she knows or feels we will not let her down, we will not let any harm come to her.
In 4 months time she has gone from having no parents to guide and love her to seven, plus an extended family that may be as vast as China itself.
In 4 months time her language has gone from having never heard English to proficiency. She not only can understand everything but she can also express herself... very clearly. Last week from the back seat of the car this little voice said: "I donut like dis song, different song peas."
Tonight while being praised for her good manners at dinner Annie interrupted ...."and patience too!"
On this Easter Sunday we are blessed beyond words. We have our very own little miracle. Thank you God!
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