So our day had to begin...Mommy decided since SG loved the fountains and sprinklers so much at the Renaissance last weekend that we would try a joint shower this morning to save water and time, mainly time. So SG and Mommy jumped into the shower with such glee but were quickly met with some minor tears. However, once Mommy moved the shower head down (we have one of those hose-like shower heads in her bathroom) much joy was brought to this fine engagement.
After choosing our outfit, knowing we had a much anticipated playdate, we proceeded to empty the entire box of shoes (now a daily thing) to "help" Mommy pick out the perfect pair. We settled on a pair of pink sandals; however, they only lasted until lunch time today. Mommy doesn't think they were really made for walking because they just didn't flex or move very well with SG's feet. They brought about more frustration than anything. But Mommy gives her two thumbs up for putting up with them for as long as she did!
Following our fantabulous (Is that a word?) nap and snack, we packed the car full of goodies and headed over to our new friend's, Hope, house. This little unknown fact was that this was SG's first ever scheduled playdate. We have had several impromptu playdates just because people stopped by for a short visit, but nothing of this nature. Needless to say, WE HAD A BLAST! The girls were such "individuals" at the beginning but as the afternoon progressed became more interactive with one another. SG had a first hand lesson on sharing today too! (Tanya, this was exactly what she needed because she is so spoiled rotten!)
Mommy has to put her "two cents" in on the playdate too. Mommy thinks that this was perfect because she has truly not seen SG walk as much as she did in those few hours during our playdate. SG would pick-up toys and walk for quite some time without falling, including stepping up over the lip of a large carpet. Mommy could not have been prouder also with the way Samantha Grace was so gentle and easy going! (Cecile, she didn't even pull the cat's tail when it was sleeping on the couch!)
With all these exciting things going on today, we have also been having a fabulous day in the medical world. With the reduction in her dinner dosage, we have seen the nights go a lot better thus far as far as the low numbers are considered. We have gone back into a picky eating mode for some strange reason today so I am a little worried but have been trying to "catch-up" in some ways at snack or before naps. I think that if I would let SG live on (right now) Cheeze-Its, peaches/mandarin oranges, cheese, smoothies and milk she would probably be a happy camper. But this will only last for a little while.
Mommy and Samantha Grace would like to send a BIG hug and thanks to Tanya and Hope for inviting us over today! We had a ball and look forward to more playdates in the future! We also thank Lisa for the sweet encouraging letter that we received today and are looking forward to some "splashes" in the near future! Our family is looking forward to a somewhat slow weekend and a lot of quality family time.
We are praying for our One Voice Choir and their safe return home in a few days. We also ask that you continue to pray for our pediatrician and her adoption process. Finally, we ask for pray, again, for SG's upcoming visit to Birmingham that all would go smoothly and minimal pain would be experienced on her end.
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
-Psalm 118:24
I'M SO PROUD!!!!!! MORE WALKING AND NO TAIL PULLING!!!!!
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