6 month update / Dasha's Christmas
posted Monday, 16 January 2006
Dasha had an amazing Christmas. It was a bit humbling when she asked Santa for "a Christmas Tree, and a Polly Pockets" a few weeks before Christmas. Little did she realize what was in store for her!
Christmas day started about 8am when she woke up. I ran into the living room first so I could get it all on video. She wandered into the living room, probably wondering what was in store for her. She stopped at her stocking, which was stuffed with little toys, candy, and other stuff. She spent a few minutes going through each and every thing in her stocking, very carefully inspecting each item. Then she spotted presents under the tree. She then took her time to somewhat carefully open each present. Her expressions of amazement definitely brought the Christmas spirit to us.
To no surprise to us, the first thing she settled down and used was a pad of colored paper, and a pen. She also was very happy to get a pair of "REGULAR scissors", instead of the normal plastic kids scissors.
Soon Kendra's family started to arrive. They brought a truckload of stuff too. We had a house full of people and presents for all. We had a nice dinner and opened all the presents. Lots more toys and stuff for Dasha.
Later, after all had settled down, and it was just the three of us here at home, Dasha blew me away with some of her comments. Remember, she's only 6... She told me that she has "too many toys", and wanted to send some to "little Nastia" (her best friend in Ukraine) and the Detsky Dom (orphanage). We really didn't know what to say or how to respond. I was speechless. We are planning to send a box of goodies to her former home soon. We will also send some recent pictures of Dasha and her new family to her former caretakers.
We just recently hit a milestone... January 8 was her 6 month anniversary of our court date in Ukraine! Her English is coming along great. She is pretty much fluent, but still skips small words often. She can explain her thoughts and feelings more now than just a month ago. Still, a little bet better everyday.
comments (4)
1. Michelle left...
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 8:25 am
Pictures! Pictures! Where are the updated pictures?!! :o)
2. toni left...
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 11:03 am
How sweet! Can you go back and adopt little Nastia too?
3. Joni Rockhill left...
Tuesday, 17 January 2006 11:06 am
Hi Phil,