Day 4

Today was another rough day for Noelle. She’s still a sad, sad little girl so I’m a sad, sad mommy. She wants me to hold her all the time unless she’s sleeping. I love holding her and snuggling her, but I wish she would get down and play a little bit. I feel like she must be bored of just sitting on my lap, but apparently not. I really wish I had bought a baby carrier for her. She tolerates the stroller okay, but I think she’d be much happier riding in a baby carrier when we go out. Tomorrow we get to go to her orphanage for a visit. I’m really glad we have this opportunity to see where she has lived for most of the last 23 months. I hope that the visit isn’t too traumatic for Noelle. I’ve heard some adoptive parents say that their children actually seemed happier after the orphanage visit and I hope that’s the case for her! I will try to load some pictures later. My vpn keeps cutting in and out on me!