It has been almost 2 months since I have added to the blog. Things have been very busy but I have also been avoiding writing about our story. Roy has been in the hospital twice this year with an episode of major depression. He has had depressive episodes before, but it has been so long ago that it was before he and I met. There was not an obvious trigger for this depression, but it did start with the insominia from the China trip. Roy has been home from the hospital since February 12th and within a few days was doing remarkably better. This is his second week working full time, and he even has energy to help out at home in the evenings. Believe me , I was needing some help with the girls.
Since I have written, we had our Baby Grace turn one year old on February 9th. She is doing great with activity and her sleep has improved too with 2 nights this week where we all slept through the night. She is not walkinng yet, but she loves to stand with her hands up showing me that she has her balance. Then she giggles because she is so proud of herself. As soon as she decides to walk, which could be any day, our lives will change again. How FUN! Grace has not gained any weight (just under 20 lbs) since we adopted her so I am always trying to push the food. The doctor is not concerned, but I know she needs to start gaining soon. She doesn't throw up anymore after eating, but that stopped before we saw 2009.
Anna still loves being having a little sister! They are so cute playing together!!! I have found some of Anna's behavior challenging so Anna went back to counseling last week. Also this week Roy and I are meeting with her counselor to get some ideas in how to improve our parenting to best help Anna deal with her anxiety. Anna has had a lot of changes with a new sister and Daddy being sick so we do want to understand her and support her the best we can. Anna has no behavior problems at school so I know it is directed at me and her wanting more of my attention.
Next week is my last week of Family Leave time, and I am a little nervious about how I will handle one more thing in my schedule when I return to teaching. I only work mornings and do love teaching so I know it will work out with a little adjusting. We have someone coming to the home to watch Grace for the mornings so I don't have to add another drop off during the busy morning time which will help. I work for 2 weeks and then have a 2 week spring break. Then I work another 7 weeks, and it is summer time. That doesn't sound bad so why am I concerned? Another change I guess is why.
Here are some pictures of Grace and Anna. I need to show off my cuties and my now one year old.
Debra
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