New Behavior

Now that Katie is recognizing her family, she sometimes cries when people who are new to her try to pick her up. She is fine being held be the people she is used to, but she'd rather observe other people from afar and get to know them that way. It's a phase that will eventually pass, and it is actually a good sign of attachment.

Some likes and dislikes of Katie's:

Favorite Foods: sweet potatoes, carrots, squash

Worst Foods: green beans, peas

Favorite Toy: Jennifer

Favorite Animal: too many to name

Favorite Song: Itsy Bitsy Spider

Favorite Book: Pat the Bunny

Worst Fashion Accessory: Anything that goes on her head

Favorite Thing to Make Her Giggle: Chloe

Bingle and Katie

It's been another week of learning for Katie.  She has learned to wave hello and good-bye to people (at least most of the time), and she has started to play Pat-a-Cake by herself. It's fun to watch her change each day.  Ever since she learned to roll over, she has become an official wiggle worm. She's getting close to crawling, and she always wants to be on the move!

Katie received a special present from my good friend, Noreen, in New Hampshire this week. Katie loves the quilt her Grandma Noreen sent her.

I've written several times that Katie really loves the pets. Below is a video of Bingle with Katie.  Katie was supposed to be sleeping when the video was filmed, but the minute Bingle came around, Katie woke up quickly. As she discovered the relationship between her actions and Bingle's actions, she giggled and giggled.

Home For a Few Weeks

Ever since returning home, Katie has been adjusting well.  She is starting to understand that this is her new home, and she seems to feel more comfortable every day. She still loves both Chloe and Bingle. They have both gotten more comfortable with her too - except when she squeals in happiness! Neither pet recognizes that noise as a happy noise.

Katie has had several doctor appointments, so  she can be completely evaluated. We have some medical history on her, but the doctors want to be sure that they know as much as they can. She didn't really appreciate the vaccines and the blood work, but she recovered fairly quickly from that.

Katie has learned more about playing every day. Unlike her time in China, she has learned that she can entertain herself when there isn't someone with her at the moment. She likes her toys, but she really loves paper - especially straw wrappers. Straw wrappers can entertain her for long stretches of time!

She also was able to meet a lot of my co-workers and students. She was quiet as she took in all of the new faces, but she did so well with all of her new friends!  It's nice being surrounded by such a supportive group of people!

Katie Relaxing on the Floor



Posing in her Traditional Chinese Outfit with her Straw Wrapper

All Worn Out After Playing