homework for the first time and mom for the first time, in a long
time! They give her assignments a month in advance and that works well
with our work schedules, soccer, and the other after school
activities. Lillian had her first 'camping' experience with Brownies
last weekend. Dad was out of town, golfing with friends and Lillian
was suppose to spend Fri and Sat nights at a camp without plumbing,
bathrooms and on wood beds. Well, Joe and I thought that was a little
to early for that experience so I drove there early Sat morning and
picked her up Sat night. Margaret and I were invited to stay as well
any other families but we declined. Spending the weekend in those
conditions with a 21/2yr old who has night terrors wasn't my idea of a
good time! Besides, how old were you when you stayed away at camp? I
think I was at least in third grade and it had plumbing and bathrooms!
She had a great time and sang all the way home with another little
girl whose mom wasn't letting her stay, either.
Margaret is doing very well, talking more and more everyday. We can
understand more and more everyday, I should say. She's been talking
since we got her, just not always sure which language:) We had our one
year visit that China requires from our social worker. She noticed a
definite difference in all of us, we are much more relaxed. I think
our little family has settled down really well, it feels great! Can
you believe it's been almost a year since we came home with her?!
Margaret is really a hoot and cracks us up with her acrobatic antics.
You'll never know where she is climbing, hanging, opening doors,
undoing buckles, or standing(she creeps up on us all the time). Then
just laughs when you see her, it's a big game to her. Yes, I've aged
alot!
Work is work, not too much change. Joe will be working from home some
of the time, they are still working that out. The next four months
will be really busy with all the holidays and three of four birthdays.
It should be fun but crazy!
