Our sweet little one is 6 months old! I can't believe it, time flies when you are having fun. She is learning so much each day and growing into this little, busy, personality filled, dervish that already is keeping me on my toes! She sits up all by herself and is working hard at trying to crawl. She scoots backwards and in circles like crazy, and does planks all the time, it is too cute! (Mommy is a little jealous of her planking ability and the muscle tone in her arms. Yes, I did try to match her plank for plank and could not keep up at all... lol) She has also learned how to wave hi and bye. :)
We are starting to transition Emma to her crib full time at night. Mama is not truly ready for it, but I need to learn to let go little by little so she can grow and become a strong, healthy, happy, independent (but still needing mama now and then) little girl. I know she would still become that even if she stayed in our bed till she was a year old, but if I don't start the process now, the harder it will be on me. I struggled big time last night and she was only in there for 2 hours... I am just so used to her little head on my shoulder and her little hand on my face or neck.
I know it will all be fine and, if we are consistent, she will ease into sleeping alone without too many problems. We are going to do our best to avoid using the CIO method, mostly because, 7 days a week, one of us has to go to work, and ease into this slow and steady. We may be behind the curve on her sleeping in her own room, but we are doing what works for all of us.
This past week, we went to Salem to visit Emma's birth-mommy, Alison, and her Grandpa Heagy. It was the first time Emma has seen Alison since the adoption and the first to see Grandpa Heagy ever. As soon as Emma saw Alison, there was this instant recognition in her eyes and she broke into a huge grin! The whole time Alison held her, Emma was smiling and giving her big hugs, cuddling right up to her. This was a huge surprise as Emma rarely lets anyone but Josh or me hold her for more than a few minutes. It was also stunningly beautiful!
If ever I had any doubt as to the beauty and love in an open adoption, seeing Emma with Alison totally ended it. That sweet recognition and love, even after 6 months apart, made my heart swell with joy and brought tears to my eyes. It let me know that we are doing the right thing and Emma will be better for it.
This journey is magical, tough and scary at times, but beautiful and magical and full of love and joy like no other! I am so very blessed!
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