Lyla

Paul and Lyla are taking a nap and I thought I would take advantage of the connection being good...

 

We have had a lot of questions about Lyla being in our room and how that is going.  Lyla is used to noise and light when she sleeps (I guess).  Paul and I can talk, type, watch TV and she does not wake up!  It is GREAT!!  She is easy to get to sleep, too.  All we do is rock her, sing her songs and when she falls asleep, we put her in the crib and she sleeps the whole night. 

 

She woke up happy this morning.  She has been cooing all day.   She has her appetite back also.  For a couple of days, she wasn't eating a lot.  I think her ears are feeling better.   

 

She has been crawling a lot more.  When we first got her, we were able to stick her on the bed, and she sat there in one place playing with one toy.  Now, she is crawling everywhere!  When I go to the bathroom, I hear heavy breathing coming down the little hall and sure enough, she is right outside the door waiting for me.  She waves backwards and when she crawls to us, she waves "hi".  It is sweet! 

 

She is definitely taking advantage of being held.  She loves it when we pick her up. I don't think she was held much and so she loves crawling up to us and laughs when we actually pick her up.  It is fun!  She also loves going out in the stroller.  She looks at everything and loves being outside!

 

I think Jarrett and Sarah are going to have a lot of fun with her.  I miss them so much, but I do think these days alone with Lyla are a blessing because we are able to get to know her.  It would be harder with everyone around. Chrissy and my Dad are taking great care of Sarah and Jarrett and it is so nice not to have to worry about them.

 

Here is a list of what things I miss the most (besides family and friends):

Chick Fil A

Clean Floors (they give slippers to wear in every room, but they could save money if they just vacuumed)

Hamburgers

Clean Clothes (I brought 4 pairs of pants and have not washed them since we got here!!!)

Air Condition

Sandwich Meat

Salad

Oatmeal (I actually have been craving it!)

Coffee (fresh brewed from beans...not instant!)

Apples (we are not supposed to eat fruit that we cannot peel... so we have had oranges, lychees and bananas)

My Hair  dryer!!!!!!

 

There is so much more I can add!  It has really been a great trip, overall!  We have met so many nice people and our guides have been great.  Thank you for your prayers.  We will need them on Friday for our 24 hours of travelling!! 

 

I miss you all!

 

love,

Becky