Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Tomorrow is Gotcha Day-WOW!!!




1 year gotcha day is tomorrow-oh how time flys! Where has it gone? Well, let me tell you--we did not sleep through the night for about the first 3-4 months and now we sleep like a rock! We are potty trained now and only took about 2 weeks. We were not saying much and now we speak in full sentences and even like to be sassy. Our independence is getting stronger but is a very good with manners-there is always a please and thank you. We sometimes have terrible 2 tantrums but then will turn around and be so silly. There is always a smile every morning and laughter every night, and I always get "mommy I missed you" after I've been gone. Who would have thought the toughest thing I think I've been through lately has become the most joyful and rewarding thing I've done in my whole life. Every day is a new adventure and I'm so proud to call her my own. (ladybug photo was 6 days after we got home and pumpkin photo a few weeks ago)

2 comments:

Pam said...

Congratulations to the Southard Family!!! Time has gone by so fast. Ellie has adjusted beautifully, I remember those early sleep challenges! Happy Gothcha Day!

Michelle said...

Ellie you are just adorable, I love that grin! Happy Forever Family Day Southard family!