NOT by the book!

While we were preparing for our adoptions we attended many classes and read many books on what to expect when adopting. We read books on attachment, adjustment, bonding, older child adoption, etc. We were told that bringing home an older child would come along with many issues we did not have with Micah. We spent months preparing for grieving, tantrums, crying, night terrors, etc. I thought we were prepared for anything.....but what we were not prepared for was for everything to go GREAT. Sitota has been doing so well. She smiles all the time, loves playing with Micah and all the other kiddos, did wonderful at the doctor and dentist, had a good time visiting her school and meeting her teacher. She gives us hugs and kisses and runs to us every morning with a HUGE smile on her face. She is eating well, but not over eating or hoarding. We are so truly blessed...everyday we see her grow more and more comfortable with us. I am not saying we will not have any "issues", but our first week home has been very joyful and for that we are blessed!!!!! Here are a few pics of the kids at grandmas and at home! Melissa