And We Have a Thumb Sucker!!!

We went to the DOE today and it was totally painless! I guess because they met us before there were no questions. Just showing us the referral picture and telling us a little bit about her. We then went to the baby home and had the BEST visit! When the caregiver brought her in to us, we could tell she had just gotten up from her nap. She has grown so much over the past month. Her hair looks like she may get some curls and she has 6 teeth. When I reached for her she pulled a way a little with a sad face. That actually made me happy. We should be strangers to her and she should be uneasy. I then took her anyway :) There were no tears, but she was nervous and cautious with us. She sucks her thumb and looks simply adorable doing so. I'm sure we won't think it is cute when she is 8 and still doing it :) We didn't pull out any toys right away. Just cuddled and made lots of eye contact. So happy about that!!!! Last time we saw her, she wouldn't hold eye contact for long. Our visit was a little over 2 hours and we got lots of giggles, smiles, babbles and singing. She was so much more vocal this visit and we got it all on video! She loves peek a boo and "soooo big". After a while, we pulled out a couple toys. She LOVES the stacking cups. They apparently are delicious AND fun to bang! She is just the sweetest little thing! I can't believe we won't see her again until April. I feel so sad that it is very likely we will be strangers all over again to her. Masha is going to try and get us a court date the monday after she turns one year old, which means we could have her home in time for Mother's Day!!! It looks very hopeful as of right now.

We are heading home tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to sitting on a plane again so quickly, but can't wait to see my boys! I'll tease you with some pictures from today....

Chubby little hand :)

Cutest foot ever!!!

Baby Home #3