Sidney is sacked out next to me, and Eli is pondering aloud why women don’t have chest hair. A normal afternoon in our household. We had a quiet couple of days after dropping Eli at school. Almost too quiet. Sidney has gotten into the back to school routine quickly. This was more than obvious later in the week when she was back to her old antics, pretending she was singing into a microphone (Dad’s large drill bit), contemplating the cat’s dislike of tail pulling, and attempting to figure out why mom did not think spreading powdered creamer on the table was a good idea.
Sidney’s behavior continues to unfold as does any toddler, but there is a certain amount of joy in watching it happen. I hardly recognize her personality as the same child that came into our life last year. She was too easily able to take care of herself and had all of the components of a 16 month old without the mischief and joy. I can report we now have both.
Thankfully, this normal behavior no longer includes tantrums of varying length. Tom experienced one while I was helping during Bible School that lasted 45 minutes. We understood why. She was trying to tell us what she wanted, but we were unable understand everything. It is nice to have typical toddler issues. So much of what goes on in the first year home is constantly questioning what is normal toddler behavior and what is associated with the orphanage. For one of the first times, we were able to tell the difference.
2 comments:
Yes, the behavior issues can be a pickle to figure out. Cool t see hergrowing.
Don't you love the tantrum phase??? We are currently in the "no" phase and you're right--there is something comforting in knowing that's a "normal" kid thing.
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