Here is the other picture of Lainey that we have. I imagine that maybe one of the nannies at the orphanage plopped her on the horse and then walked away to take the picture. Lainey looks less than thrilled to be posed, maybe a little anxious that she walked away? I’m just imagining, of course. As far as Lainey’s eventual attachment to Randy and I, it would be a good sign that she is attached to one or several of the nannies at the orphanage. Children have an easier time transferring attachment from one person to another than they do if they’ve never formed a secure attachment to another person. I’ve read what feels like a mountain of books on attachment, and I have 3 more on my bedside to read. There is so much to learn, and we want to do everything possible to help Lainey’s journey from her old life to her new one as easy as possible. So, lots of prayers and lots of reading. In that order.
Today, we received her official paperwork, which was over-nighted through Fed-Ex from our agency yesterday. (stay tuned for a story about that tomorrow!) Here are a few things that her Developmental Report says about her…
-at one month old, she liked to suck her fingers.
-after her surgery at 5 months to repair her lip, she was more active and open. She especially liked the nannies to hold her and snuggle her.
-at 6 months, they gradually added other foods to her diet, and she loved to eat them all.
-a description…she has a pair of almond eyes, a round face, and a broad forehead. Her facial features are full and her hair is brown. She is very lovely.
-at ten months, she could roll over in her crib freely and understands adults’ facial expressions.
-she is described as a deep sleeper with a restless personality, quick in reaction, and impatient at times. (uh oh)
It’s been a little more than 24hrs since we first saw Lainey, and our love has already grown!
November 18th, 2007 at 8:36 am
She looks very advanced and lively. You will have so much fun! I can’t wait to see her in a year, she will be loved by so many people!
Alyson
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November 18th, 2007 at 11:07 am
I was really happy to read she likes to be held and snuggled…that’s one of my jobs and I do it well…just ask Abbey, Marley, Payton and Ethan!! I hope the nanny that took this picture quickly picked her up and gave her a hug! Well, sounds like she’s a good sleeper…that’s definitely a plus! Impatient…every single toddler in our class room has that description!! That’s something that I think they eventually grow out of, that is some of them do! I think she’s gonna be a real “go-getter” in the Clark family, and that’s something to really look forward to!! Our love here has also grown and continues to grow and we’re anxious to see up-dated photos…and especially LAINEY in person!! Love, Granma & Granpa!
November 18th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
wow what great information! I am so glad they give you all they do. Of course as time goes by questions of what she is doing now come into your head. But I just can’t wait to go get her! WOOO-hoooo
November 18th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
I am sure you are still on Cloud nine ~ That’s great that she likes to snuggle….I’ll bet you can’t wait to get some updated photos and most of all, to go get her…. Looking forward to seeing more of her face in the weeks to come!!
November 18th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
I think you’re dead on about that picture….it looks like she’s slightly worried about things. But such a cute frown she has….:-)
November 18th, 2007 at 10:54 pm
I took a picture of Lainey to church this morning and “introduced” my new granddaughter to everybody. Everyone had the same reaction to her pictures that I have… they instantly smiled. Everyone said she was beautiful and to look at her brought joy to their hearts. These people have been praying for this day along with me.
I have a feeling that the “impatience” you all have felt over the past few months is going to pale in comparison to the waiting to go to China to bring Lainey home.
Our lesson this morning was about God’s coming again to take his sheep to their grand and glorious inheritance. We compared it to Lainey and the wonderful loving home that she was going to be coming to. Just as Lainey cannot even imagine the wonderful love and joys that will be hers, we cannot even comprehend how glorious our home with Christ will be.
I am putting in for some of those hugs and snuggles, too.
November 19th, 2007 at 11:46 am
WOW. How wonderful. It’s like being at the hospital for the birth of a another grand child. I pick up 17
wallet size picture frames at the crackle barrel this
morning and when I got to the register I told the cashier there were 16.She said I count 17 and I said oh, thats right there are seventeen now. She made it in time for the Christmas Card. Love Nana
and PawPaw
November 20th, 2007 at 1:25 am
Donna,
You deserve to stay on cloud nine for a long time. Praying you will get a quick TA and be able to bring that sweet girl home soon!