We arrived early enough this morning that we got to witness bathtime. Ellie got the strip down, plopped in a plastic tub on the floor, the older caregiver dropped a quarter cup of orange liquid soap on her head while lady number two lathered it into her hair, then behind her ears, around her neck and the rest of her body while lady number 3 dumped cupfuls of water continuously over her head. She howled and gasped for air. From there she was tossed on the changing table, wrapped in a fluffy towel and rubbed down, then dusted with powder and diapered. You would have been amazed at their efficiency. I wonder how many of those they do in a year? After the diapering she got some thick tights, a onesie, a purple sweatshirt, a fleece hoodie, and rose-colored corduroy bibs and purple knit slippers.We played on the floor in her room for the morning. We brought one of those books with the cardboard “windows.” After opening the first window for her, she immediately started scratching at opening the second. The next item she liked was mom’s sunglasses. She was fascinated with looking at her reflection. Nathan recalled a flower rattle that was a favorite of Rebecca’s for the mirror on its reverse side. He’s going to try to find her something similar when he goes back to KY. Midway through the morning we put her in the walker which she really enjoyed. I think she may have been feeling a little smothered. Why would she feel that way?
Feeding time continues to amaze us. This girl is insane about her food. Today she went bananas when it was all gone and couldn’t be consoled for a while. I really don’t know where she puts it. I could hardly eat that much myself! Mom and Dad are still obviously newbies. She gets frustrated at us if we’re not tipping the cup just right to keep the food flowing at the right rate. Meanwhile, a new caregiver I hadn’t seen before this afternoon is holding 2 cups and feeding two at once, encouraging them with “spate, spate!” (faster, faster)!
We were able to shoot a little video today. The title of this post will make more sense after viewing it.
4 comments:
Oh! Oh! Oh! Ellie Joy she is!!! What a beautiful name for our precious new granddaughter. Her Nonna's heart is full and overflowing with JOY!
Nathan, Cydil and Elisona Joy!
We have been frequenting your site for all the details of your journey. We were chuckling this afternoon that we're becoming addicted to the waggoner.blogspot!! Congratulations and blessings to you and little precious Ellie. You have no idea how vivid of memories you have sparked in our minds. Everything from the first meeting with your new daughter, the food (more like gruel to our memory!), the massive amounts that are given and consumed and then mysteriously goes to who-knows-where! The description of the layer after layer of clothes made us both laugh out loud. Even the noise of the other children in the background made us just nod and think "yep, we remember". Ellie Joy-LOVE your middle name! (Yes, we share the same one!) Thanks for all the great updates, photos and videos. . .what a priviledge to follow you. Looking forward to tomorrow's edition. Continue to pray for Friday's court appearance and all that it entails. Can't wait to see everyone stateside and meet Ellie in person. Our little Nathan may have to retrieve some "ship" from his memory banks. Love to you all! Anita & Steve
She is absolutely beautiful! Children bring so much joy to your life that you wonder how you EVER thought anything was joyful BEFORE having children:) Congratulations to all of you, what a wonderful family you are!
Brandi, Alexis, Abby, and Avery
Yay! Ellie and I have something in common! Joy is the best middle name for a happy little girl. (at least my parent's thought so too!) One of the hightlights of my day is checking the blog to see new pictures and stories! Love you all!
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