Addie Ting Ting continues to grow and change each and every day. Indeed she is still a mighty serious girl, and we are still bombarded with the question by both strangers and acquaintances, "Does she ever smile?" The answer is "yes" but only in the very safest surroundings and with familiar faces. To be sure, it is a most precious smile. Addie is also making big changes in the amount of time she is willing to spend on her stomach. This week she is doing a tiny bit of a scoot on her bottom and then into a crawl position and then a forward flop on her belly. It is extremely awkward looking, but the important thing is - it is movement, and we think she rather likes the idea of being able to independently move, even if it is just a bit.
Addie is doing better in the eating department as well. She has decided on two favorite foods this week. Banana is number one. Number two we discovered quite by accident when dining out with Nannie (Ting Ting's great grandmother). Nannie ordered graham cracker pie with lots of real whip cream. Little Miss Addie quickly moved into attack mode, grabbing both the spoon and plate from Nannie. Her smacking lips and pig-like noises were quite entertaining.
Addie is doing more and more standing now. It seems that her muscle strength has improved a great deal, but now what really is the stumbling block is balance and slow reflexes when falling. We have great hopes that piece by piece the walking puzzle will eventually fit together. Oh and certainly another first for Addie has been her first American cold. It has lasted and lasted, and every day she wakes in the morning with a slimy nose, and despite boxes and boxes of tissues, she still usually has that same slimy look at bedtime.
Jo-Jo and Addie are truly becoming best friends. Bayley and Addie are already fashion sisters in their matching pajamas, and brother Thomas continues to touch our hearts with comments about the adoption. Just tonight he added, "It is so wonderful that God gave us this perfect child so filled with curiosity."
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OMIGOSH! What a treat to open my reader this a.m. and find this update from you. I love that smile, and I swear her cheeks have REALLY filled out. She looks beautiful. So beautiful I am fighting the tears as I type. What precious, precious progress and joy you must all be feeling.
You'll have to check our blog in a day or so. I've been really sick, so it's slow coming, but Li'l Empress had her first ER visit on Sunday. Not a fun night. She's fine, but it was a stark reminder of how precious she is!
It is so great to see the progress that Addie is making. I love the beautiful smile, and even if only showing that when with her family and close associates, I have not doubt it will be no time before we all get to see that pretty smile.
I love Tommy's comment and he is so right...God blesses us in ways we never imagine. For every obstacle in our life, there is a way to get through it.
Love the pics. Thanks for sharing!
That smile is the best! She looks so happy and healthy and the rest of the family looks the same. Mom must be tired out though. Tommy is a special person also. We really enjoy your updates and look forword to them every week. Thank you so much for sharing!
Nana says she grows in so many ways each week. I was called the equivalent of "NA-NA" the other day followed by a peek and "are you coming to pick me up now", and of course I have gotten some sort of kisses.They are Ting's special kind of loves and most precious. It is amazingwhat wonderful siblings she has too! Her picture on this blog shows alot!
HI Brittany,
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We just love Lily to pieces and wish that everyone had the chance to see their foster home and ask questions.
Addie is such a cutie. Mom says she is adorable. Fengcheng girls are just the cutest!!! We look forward to meeting her sometime. What a change in her from when she was first placed in your arms.
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