What it's been like so far...

Mei Lin is adapting wonderfully! We are starting to be able to tell what each screech, cry, and whimper means (diaper change, bottle, food..etc.) SHe doesn't usually cry for no reason at all. She is very vocal...but mainly just baby babble. Her language development is probably what she is the most delayed with. She is starting to understand some of what we are saying though (just some), but she is a quick learner and will be talking in no time at all!

Last night was pretty good as far as sleep is concerned...Daniel had a full night...and Mei Lin slept most of the night...just whimpered when she rolled over (which is every 5 seconds!) she is quite a worm in the bed!! I on the other hand...sick with this darn cold...and still suffering jetlag...have not been getting any sleep! But I deal with it, cuz you do what you gotta do!

She fell out of the bed the other night...I felt like a horrible mom!! I'm sure it won't be the last time though!

Daniel is back to work tomorrow...so the real fun will begin! Not sure if I'm ready to handle things all by myself yet. I still haven't figured out how I am supposed to shower, or stoke the wood furnace with just me here...she can't be trusted by herself! She is into everything! Everything is new to her and she is loving it! She is a quick learner and she usually only has to see something once...and she is doing it all the time!

So, what do I miss about the old life? I miss quiet time, I miss being clean, I miss eating my food - all to myself, I miss sleep, I miss a tidy house, I miss adult conversation (I talk in the third person now!...and sometimes I catch myself talking to Daniel like a baby...oops!)

But what am I thankful for? Arms that reach for me, baby babble in the morning, that baby smell (the clean one!), when she falls asleep in my arms, all of her smiles and giggles, tickle time, kisses and oh, so much more!

I will leave you with some airport pics!