It's been almost a month since we've posted and there has been a lot going on. Dasha finally got her Citizenship Certificate. While she does not understand the magnitude of that piece of paper, we did. Donna and I took a few minutes to stare at that document, the final thing needed and the final proof that she will be forever ours. Next week we will apply for a SSN for her so we can open up bank accounts etc.
Things have not been easy between Amber and Dasha. They are still feeling there way around their relationship and both have spent MANY nights crying. These kids are starved for attention and love. Especially from the mothers. They've never had the loving and caring relationship that parents can provide. Donna has been overwhelmed at times with the amount of attention Dasha has been seeking from her and you can never seem to give her enough. And guess what, that's ok. We'll keep doing the best we can. Dasha is also very hyperactive. She is non-stop right up to the minute she finally falls asleep. As we get to know her a bit more though, we're learning her triggers and how to get her to calm down. For the parents out there bringing these kids home, just remember. You'll be OK and it will take some time to adjust. Read, learn and talk to other parents. It helps.
This week, the girls are with our BFF's the Durovnicks for some fun at Hershey Park and Camping. Susan and David wanted to give Donna and I some alone time. Which has been pretty awesome. Donna also had the chance to spend alone time with one of her real close friends Alisa in the mountains. They did girl things, watched Lifetime and just enjoyed being away from the kids fro a few days. So, Donna has actually had almost five days of down time. Pretty darn good!
Last week we thought we were on the right track with the girls when by some miracle they were being nice to each other at night. Playing, singing, hugging and just being silly. That lasted three days and then it was back to the usual bickering. Oh well, baby steps.
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While I've never adopted, I am raising 2 girls close together in age (just over a year apart). That love/hate relationship has been a constant in our lives - lol! One day, the younger one can't get enough of her older sister and the next day they are both complaining to me about the other one and barely speaking. My girls have totally different personalities - one very hyper and bigger than life and the other one, a very quiet girl who prefers doing jigsaw puzzles and reading. I think, in some respects, that helps that they have different interests.
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