Alayna ate all of her prunes and about half of her oatmeal at breakfast. At lunch she ate everything -- hashbrown and burger casserole, biscuit and mandarin oranges.
Alayna loved how well her skirt flared out when she was spinning around in a circle. She dis it over and over and it was so cute because she would look down and just chuckle watching it.
Alayna was going from family picture poster to poster today and examining each one. She was identifying many of the names of mommies, daddies and siblings, as well as the actual Little Treasures kiddos.
Alayna really likes to try to do things that are a little risky on a pretty regular basis. For example today she had one of the big blocks balanced on its end and then was trying to stand on it and balance while holding onto the couch. It tipped or slipped out from underneath her several times before she managed it, but she kept trying.
Alayna had a couple incidents today when she was determined to take a toy or push in between a couple kiddos and would not back down until either we intervened or she got hurt. On of the times specifically she was trying to push in between Morgan and Kenzie (where there was no room) and Kenzie attacked the right side of her face before we could get there. We put a cold cloth on it and gave her lots of snuggles and it doesn't look like it will leave a mark, but... : (
Alayna had moments of cuddling with both Gary and I, but I don't think it was any more than on a typical day. It just seemed like it because I was well aware of it being her last day. Speaking of that, I just want you to know how much I have loved being about to take care of our sweet little red-headed Alayna. Thank you so much for the privilege and pleasure. She has grown and developed so much and so well during this time and I love to think we have been a part of those changes. I love the bond we have with her (she really does love both Gary and I pretty equally) and how fun loving and just plain old loving she is! I am sure she has given more spontaneous hugs than anyone else we have ever had. The enjoyment she gets from making others laugh and be happy is also a treat and there have been many times where we have stopped whatever else we were doing to just observe and enjoy those moments along with her and the other party. Her love of and gentleness with the babies is another thing that has been just precious. She was never overbearing, but always friendly and interested in them. Please keep in touch, post lots of pictures and Alayna comments on Facebook and know that all of you will be missed and in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully you will be back in the not-so-distant future and be can reconnect in person then. : ) I haven't had the time to copy Alayna's pictures yet, so I will let you know when they are ready (before the end of the month) and we can find a way to connect and get them to you. Love you guys!
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