Teddi's New Skill . . . (and a China update)

Okay, she's not riding a two-wheeler yet, or reciting the U.S. Presidents, but I'm still proud . . . My girl can cut paper like nobody's business! Teddi has been home for two months now, it's hard to believe, until I see how far she's come. A couple of days ago I thought I would let her "test drive" a little pair of scissors. It was obvious that she had never handled scissors before as she didn't have a clue how to hold them, or make them work. I put her fingers in the handles and then put my fingers in the handles (no small feat) so that she could get a feel for how to cut . . . that was all it took, she was off . . .

such concentration and focus!
She decides to assume a more comfortable position.
Snip, snip, snip . . .
. . . it's just me and my scissors!
I love this, mama . . . but my hand is getting tired.
Teddi switches hands . . .
As my brother would say, "Safety last!"



Now she's cutting left-handed, "Go, Teddi, go!"
Mama is left handed . . . Bryce, Taylor, Brady and Brogan
are all right handed like Dad . . . so far Teddi is pretty
ambidextrous. I may get my left-hander yet!


Great job Teddi!

It doesn't take much to make a mama proud, does it? I love this girl, and the sweetness she adds to my nest! Yep, I'm blessed!

Back to my vacation preparations . . .

Blessings~

Tina

China update:

Teddi's sweet Bao Bao (Isabelle) is headed home from China and feeling very under the weather. Please say a prayer for Isabelle and her family! Claire and her family are also underway now, and will be arriving home in our very neighborhood by late tomorrow night (Friday). We can't wait to meet you Claire!

Lord, Please be with these families as they travel, give little Isabelle health, and give her mama's arms strength for the journey. Be with Claire Lord, 30 hours is a loooong time to travel when you've just turned three. Be with Claire's family too, because 30 hours is a long time to travel with somebody who has just turned three! Thank you Father for putting these orphans in families and for bringing them HOME! We praise You! Amen!