Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Eliana and Willow

I'm not sure about you, but it seems like when you make the decision to add to your family you might wonder if you are doing the right thing. Well, in our case with the issues we deal with on a daily basis I sometimes ask...are we doing the right thing for Eliana and for Willow?

Now before you all get upset thinking we are second guessing it, we are NOT! We are COMMITTED 100% to both of our daughters. I'm not sure how in the world I'm going to juggle both girls when Eliana requires a ton of holding and Willow is jealous of her foster mom holding the other children. Yes, we have quite the challenge ahead of us, but Eliana is so excited for her Mei Mei. Obviously she really doesn't know the whole implication of having a sister, but she is forming such a bond with her picture.

Today she was at the table eating crackers out of her play baby bowl and was getting mad at me for ignoring her. I was on the phone right next to her and didn't hear her say something. Oops! Well, I asked her what was wrong and she said very upset and loudly, "WILLOW!" and pointed to the table. She wanted Willow at the table with us. I went and got her picture and she sat there for a good 15 min. talking to her and trying to feed her crackers. See the video below of such a precious moment.

To view the video larger click on the arrows that point out. That is the expand button. Enjoy!

Eliana and Willow
Originally uploaded by Journey to SiJi


WE ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING!

7 comments:

  1. I am hoping that her enthrallment with Willow's photo continues once the real, live Willow is on scene!

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  2. Well, my girls watched the video at least 7 times in a row. Katie's now telling Ella that she has a Willow, and Ella keeps yelling "Ellie, mei mei Willow!!" with great enthusiasm!

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  3. Oh that is so sweet. Eliana is going to be the best Jie Jie.

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  4. Oh, I've had these thoughts before each of our children where born/adopted. It is just so scarey, all the unknowns... When Mia first came home; Eddie (who was 4 yrs at the time) had a VERY difficult adjustment. He slept on the floor of our room for 8 months when we got back from China...he was so jealous and regressed in preschool - it was such a hard time. Sometimes I wonder how I did it (Anthony my then 9 yr old) broke his arm when we had been home from China for 3 days!!! WOW! But, when I look back - I know how I got thru...one day at a time :) It will all fall into place and Eliana and Willow will form a bond and always have each other :)
    Wonderful!!

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  5. Awww! You are doing the right thing, each day God will guide your every step. Oh, I hope we are able to travel together.
    {Hugs}

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  6. Is Willow the little one you and I talked about? She is absolutely darling!

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  7. you know in your heart what is right and what is wrong... dont let anyone tell your heart or your mind any different!

    HUGZ

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