Hello All!
Hayley and I are settled in very nicely and are starting what I think will be an amazing life together. She is a great sleeper and I am so grateful for that! Yesterday, she took a bath by herself and didn't want to get out! I am thrilled that I was able to get her to like water and baths without creating great trauma in her life. A big victory for me as a mother. Given some of the mistakes I have made over the last month, I definitely need to take note of the victories!
Her tantrums really have settled down. I feel like she is now a normal 18-month-old who gets upset when you take something away or when you are unable to pick her up on her time. Another great victory!
My biggest challenge right now is that my body is exhausted from all the hauling around, etc. that is involved in taking care of an 18-month-old. Being 43 plus having a bad back is really taking it's toll. But we will get through this time and then hopefully my body can rest again.
It seems to me that this blog has run its course. So I think this will be my last entry. I look forward to keeping up with you all by email, snailmail, phone, or in person. Please feel free to get in touch with me as things have settled in quite nicely.
Thank you all so much for your prayers and for the support that I have felt throughout this process. For these things, I am eternally grateful to you all!
Love,
Tisha
