At the airport in Toyko, Japan. A little Pee-Pie
I can't believe it's been a year. It feels like she has been a part of our lives for always.
Who is Kai a year later...she still exudes so many qualities as she did the day we first met. She is a wild observer. She watches your every move and mimics so many details. She is kind and loving. She still has this quietness when she is taking in the world around her. She doesn't miss a beat. She loves to be perched high on your arm, not low on your hip. She loves to be extra close when seated together, preferably with her feet tucked under your legs. She wants to wear a sweater always. First thing to do most days is putting on her shoes. She is still into experiencing her food whether that means playing with it all, throwing it or smearing it all over herself.
She's also changed so much! She is still tiny and mighty, and weighs in at 26.8 pounds and 2'11" ...she's grown 8 pounds and over 5 inches in height. She's grown 2 shoe sizes. she can be very vocal, she has lots of new words, but they aren't all clear which causes lots of distress. She can say I Love You as clear as a bell, and sign it with both hands. That's the sweetest sound a mommy can hear. She is obsessed with her choc milk. She adores her siblings and calls out to each of them when she first sees them, like hey guys are you here to play? She also can take back toys and assert herself like a toddler blooming into an independent 3 year old. She might be found on the floor laying down demanding sympathy from time to time. She wants to zip up, put her clothes on and shoes by herself. She loves her blankets and stuffed animals. So many friends, Moo Cow, Minnie, Simba, Nala, Hippo, Bear, Teddy Bear, Giant Puppy and the list goes on and on and on.
Some nights have been long. We've slowly moved out of our newborn stage into exploring her room and playing with toys. Wanting to stay up all night so not to miss out on anything super fun. Grief has been intermittent. But present. It can make a parent feel so helpless. It is also a constant reminder that we can't do this alone. God has been loving and parenting right along side of us. Revealing himself to sweet Kai. Letting her know she is safe and we are constant. It's evident the journey doesn't stop here. Healing takes lots of time.
She brings such joy and life to our home. I hate to imagine a life that wouldn't include her in our story and us in hers. I can't wait to see what God has in store for her. Sewing each piece together ever so delicately. He is in the details. Every single one. Not just for Kai, but for all of us. I'm thankful it's been magnified in her life so it could be revealed to us. Sometimes we miss out on so much of his glory because we just aren't looking in the right places.
Rebelling against the Pinterest pic mom had in mind...
Easter Hunt with Harpie
Snack time
Celebrating our family day...she is a fan of cake!
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