Janissa and I have been home for a month now. It was a month of many firsts for her. First time in the USA, first time in a swimming pool, an outlet mall, meeting family and friends, having her own room, tasting different foods (she loves pancakes and toast with peanut butter). Everything was new to her. She has adapted so well. At her doctor's appointment she was 18 lbs. 12 oz. and 27 inches tall. She will have her follow up visit soon. It's apparent she has grown!
Janissa is incredibly smart and has made such progress in only one month. She went from not being able to use her lower legs (muscles hadn't developed) and doing the army crawl to crawling on all fours and climbing to stand on her own. She now has 6 teeth and 2 more are breaking through. She imitates everything I do. She can say mama, outside, pancake and Janissa (sounds like A-Gee-Juh), and many other words.
One thing is for sure - this little girl is LOVED SO MUCH - and not just by me. She steals every one's heart. Okay, now for the moment you've all been waiting for - 11 minutes of Janissa (below) with a few friends and family thrown in. Enjoy!
3 comments:
Cute! Yabbi has the same Ethiopia hat!
congratulations on one month! so happy to hear that she is thriving!
What a great memory for Janissa to view again and again when she gets a little older.
So glad to see your home!!!! It was always beautiful! Now it is loved and florishing. Thank you God for bringing wee Janissa iand loving Mona together. Janissa is making such a wonderful impression on not just your rooms, but in the hearts of all of her new family.
Thank you for sharing.
Love,
Marcia
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