Peace on Earth, Ya'll!I can't really put into words what's changed...
but we have definitely
turned a corner with Macy recently.
Suddenly she seems much more comfortable with us
and her guard has been let down a bit.
She laughs so much!
She is understanding WAY more of our English,
which has made a huge difference.
She continues to work hard at school.
Golly,
when I mark a problem wrong that she did in Algebra
(she hardly gets any wrong),
she cringes and sighs...then fixes it right away.
Lack of perfection seems to bug her.
Silly girl!
We are ANYTHING but perfect around here!
*But from what I understand, her teachers in Ch*na were horribly strict*
Poo poo on them.
She's also speaking much more too,
which is so FUN!!
Her English is VERY good....even though,
that perfection thing seems to hold her back at times.
Of course,
we still have a long way to go as we build trust, attachment and love.
But I couldn't be more tickled with the progress thus far!
Oh, and the girl loves to bake!
And even though she's VERY particular about food...
and what's going to make her fat (oh, please),
she seems to not realize
the enormous amount of calories that are in
baked goods.
Or she doesn't care.
Just like her mother.
Oh yeah.
Here are some YUMMY scones that we made!
Almond chocolate chip
and
Almond raisin.
Dee-lish, I'm tellin' ya.
but we have definitely
turned a corner with Macy recently.
Suddenly she seems much more comfortable with us
and her guard has been let down a bit.
She laughs so much!
She is understanding WAY more of our English,
which has made a huge difference.
She continues to work hard at school.
Golly,
when I mark a problem wrong that she did in Algebra
(she hardly gets any wrong),
she cringes and sighs...then fixes it right away.
Lack of perfection seems to bug her.
Silly girl!
We are ANYTHING but perfect around here!
*But from what I understand, her teachers in Ch*na were horribly strict*
Poo poo on them.
She's also speaking much more too,
which is so FUN!!
Her English is VERY good....even though,
that perfection thing seems to hold her back at times.
Of course,
we still have a long way to go as we build trust, attachment and love.
But I couldn't be more tickled with the progress thus far!
Oh, and the girl loves to bake!
And even though she's VERY particular about food...
and what's going to make her fat (oh, please),
she seems to not realize
the enormous amount of calories that are in
baked goods.
Or she doesn't care.
Just like her mother.
Oh yeah.
Here are some YUMMY scones that we made!
Almond chocolate chip
and
Almond raisin.
Dee-lish, I'm tellin' ya.
19 comments:
Hooray! I am so thrilled to hear this news!! She looks more relaxed in her picture. What a sweetheart!
Uh...our 'twin-ness' takes a sharp turn south when you mention your cooking and baking skills. Sigh... Cook or bake is a four-letter word to me.
Hey! Where's the recipe for the scones???
So happy to hear that things are progressing so nicely.
How cool is Macy?!!!!
I just love your updates!
I am so excited for you guys are Macy is beginning to mold more into your family. We actually just recently have turned that corner with our little guy in many ways. More trust, more willingness to step out of the shelter of complete safety in a sense. It has been such a blessing!
The scones are beautiful! I love baking- can you send me your recipe:)
Blessings,
Gayly
This is so great to hear!
Joy
Oh Lori...I am just so happy for you! And happy for Macy that she is starting to feel like one of you. You know, I am not surprised that she is worried about getting fat. Oh my word, did you notice that all the hotel rooms had scales in them, there is exercise equipment in the parks, and everyone in China is a size 0? I was thinking that they all must think Americans are humongous!! Tell her to just keep eating those scones. She's got nothin' to worry about over here. : )
so great to hear her progress. I have been dying to know but dying to ask!!
Scones look yummy!!!
That's great to read! I'm so glad that she is feeling more comfortable. You guys are doing a great job. She's such a cutie!
Lori, I am so glad to hear things are going well with Macy. She is such a beautiful girl. I have really enjoyed seeing her blossom in your family.
Thanks for the update. Oh, and by the way, the scones look to die for.
Mandi
So glad things are going well for your family. How much fun will Christmas be this year? Both your family and Macy are truly blessed to have fund each other.
Thank you Jesus!! I'm so excited to hear that things have "turned a corner" with Macy! I'm really happy for you & your family....what a wonderful Christmas this will be! I continue to lift up your family duirng this time of transition and bonding. Love to all of you from Durango!
Yay!! I'm so happy to hear about her progress. I love those moments when it is so noticeable that it just takes your breath away...
She is so beautiful and her smile is so bright!!
Yes, her smile lost the "plastic" look. Thank you Jesus. Guess it takes patience...
Macy keep on baking, scones look lovely.
That's great news about Macy! And where is the recipe?
I am so glad to hear that things continue to get better each day.
The scones look fabulous!
Lisa
Newark, Ohio
Yeah!! I am so happy she is turning a corner and opening up a bit!! I love the picture of her-her smile seems so natural and so comfortable!!
What great news!! AND she loves to bake-woohoo send her to my house!!
So happy to hear Macy is doing better!!
And boy do those scones look Yummy, they are calorie free, right??? ;-)
Awwweeee! Lori, that is spectacular news! I just love this post!! Especially the baking part. hee, hee. She and my Chrissy should be facebook friends :) my Chrissy is the baking queen!
Hugs to you~
That is so amazing. Such fabulous news. She even looks more relaxed in the pictures these days. Isn't God just so amazing, friend?
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