She loves the cleaning set I got for Bridget last year (Bridget likes it, too). And she is thorough. When she mops, she gets underneath and behind the furniture. She moves stuff to clean under it, too.
We sat down as a family tonight to talk about life with Alina, how things have changed (or not) since she arrived, and how we feel about her.I have pictures, details, descriptions and stories to share over the next few days. I'll answer the questions people have asked about her assimilation process and about how the rest of the group has done with a new little sister.
Feel free to ask any questions through the comments section here or via email. I'll try to get to each request :). Please stay tuned...
Precious pictures!! Can't wait to hear more :o)
ReplyDeleteCan she come to MY house?! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, the bummer is that the windows and floor were actually *more* dirty after she finished "cleaning" :)...
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable! I love how she swings that mop around (watch out :)) & her precious little hand cleaning the window. What a doll!
ReplyDeleteAlina sounds so much like my Laurel(adopted from Ukraine 9/09) off of RR also. She too came home and ALL she did was clean! What in the world is it about that?? I guess they are mimicking what they saw. It is too funny and has somewhat slowed down now that she is getting how to play like a normal child but she is still so helpful!
ReplyDeleteTo cute! I can't wait to read how your children are doing/adjusting. Does she cry or ask for the care givers from the orphanage? Does she seem to miss the orphanage?
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! And it's a joy to know that while she is "working", there is someone close by who loves her...she is no longer just one more child who needs care, she is LOVED!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I can sure use some help around here.
ReplyDeleteShe is just too cute and is learning so much while she cleans! I hope Bridget is feeling better and that Alina didn't catch anything.
ReplyDeleteKristin