Shoes

Tonight Sasha did something kind of interesting to me. Matt and I each have a pair of shoes that we keep next to the back door that we throw on and off as we go in and out. Tonight Sasha went and got a pair of her shoes and put them in line with ours at the back door. It was very intentional on her part and they were perfectly placed. It makes me wonder if she's beginning to feel like she belongs here and just maybe this family thing might be okay. It's hard to guess what's going on in her mind especially after everything she's been through in the past two weeks. Today we printed some pictures and I was surprised at the difference between those taken during our recent baby home visits and those taken in the past couple days. She hardly looks like the same girl. The expressions on her face and the twinkle in her eyes are noticeably absent in those first pictures. Ironically we thought those pictures we good and encouraging at the time.

This afternoon Sasha got to visit her Aunt Michelle and Uncle Zach. This was her first outing since arriving home and she did well. The reason for the visit was to experience her first swim in a big pool! She wasn't sure at first but she was definitely intrigued. By the end she was squealing and having lots of fun, although she still wouldn't completely let go of her papa. I think we'll see lots of pool time this summer given her first impression. Unfortunately the swim suit we got for her was a little big, much like everything else. You read the size information but she's so skinny that even though the weight should work, nothing stays on her waist. So, I guess we try again with something smaller. I never knew picking out a swim suit for a two year old could be so difficult. Pictures of her outing to come later once her papa gets them off of his camera! For now I'll share a couple video of her having fun with her papa and her puppies.