Today we had a relaxing day since we have been on the go since she has been home and mommy is sick. I have had a really bad sore throat and cough so I am trying everything to get well. I have a 6 year old to keep up with now.
Sydney's skin is getting better and we managed to stay away from the pool today to help her skin recover.
Sydney is really starting to bond to mommy. Attachment and bonding is a process that takes months and happens over time but at least we are beginning the process now. It is hard to think that only a week ago she would not hold my hand or allow me to really hold her...and just tonight after bath time I rocked her almost to sleep in my arms singing to her. It was so cute. We were playing a bonding game we made up together called "rock the baby". She sits in my lap and she says she's a baby and I rock her and hold her in my arms. She just smiles and looks up at her momma. She seems to really like this and even though she is 6, adopted children sometimes need to regress in order to fulfill certain needs that were not met in the past. It is also a wonderful bonding opportunity.
Tomorrow we are going to Build a Bear which I am sure will be a blast. I cannot wait to see what type of dressed up animal Sydney will make. Thanks in advance to my wonderful aunt Linda who gave her a gift card to go nuts there!
1 comment:
Oh, this brought tears to my eyes!
How wonderful for both of you that things are moving in the right direction.
As for the rocking - my tough guy (5-year old) bio son just loves the cuddling and rocking in mama`s arms too. Just hope that it will last for a looong time, it is the best thing....
Love your blog by the way.
Mari
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