The Party Continues

We are having a wild, exhausting, time.  Sarah is like a two year old – she must be watched at all times.  She’s into everything, touches everything, and has no sense of danger.  She’s very smart – but impulsive and hyper.  She’s unable to sit for any period of time – even through a movie.  She’s whining after 10 min. of Barbie that she wants Dora to play.  Like an ADHD kid. 

She eats continuously – and it’s not from a lack of food by the size of her.  She’s a solid kiddo and fits well into our neighbors bigger sized pants.  She wears a 6- 6x, but has tiny size 12 feet.  Most of the pretty clothes I brought with me are too small. 

As I type this, she’s pushing the buttons on my computer- with hands full of skittle, cookies on the side – right after lunch.  She generally has 3 drinks open at once – and it’s hard to keep her from the craziness as when I go to the bathroom she gets into stuff. 

I bought Rachel a Lego set, and she is busy at work with headphones in – she needs the break after chasing Sarah for me all morning while I skyped home.  She has even exhausted Jenny – who is laying on the sofa watching Chinese Barbie.  I’m hoping this is all nerves – but she will definitely be enrolled in high energy sports of some sort when we get home, lol!

We ventured out to Walmart today and bought all kinds of things to keep the girls occupied – like puzzles and playdough.  I’ll show her how to do the puzzles after the movie – but it’s hard to keep her focused on any task.

We had a dance party this morning which she thoroughly enjoyed, and God has provided the energy I need so far.  She is really exhausts all who are around her – but she is a cutie – which keeps people smiling – most of the time…

She is already reading, and they tell me she’s very smart.  She loves to sing and dance – and wash her hands.  She does that about 50 times a day – which works for me! 

As wild as she is, she did stay close in the Walmart , for which I was MOST thankful to God!!   Our guide is far away today with 3 families traveling about 4 hours north.  So we’ve been doing our best with hand signals and charades.  So far, it’s working!

Please pray that I will know when to draw the line and where – and that Sarah will calm down and not wear all the girls out!!  The upside is that Jenny has become the best big sister, and has calmed down herself!  She is speaking quietly already – and guiding her sister as best as she knows how.  Oddly enough, she is my interpreter – even though she speaks no English!! She knows what I’m conveying – and tells her sister in Chinese.  It’s very interesting how it’s all working out.

Last but not least, we watched fireworks all night out our window – bigger than any 4^th of July celebration!  It was amazing!  Again - the girls weren't interested - but Rachel and I enjoyed it! 

 Please pray for a calming of Sarah's spirit - Rachel just asked, "what happens when we go to Church?"  I've never had a wild one like this - and I'm hoping the behavior is a result of all the stress she's under as she's made a big transition.  Huge.  She is an adorable girl - but absolutely cannot be still - not even for a few seconds. She's standing about 5 inches from the big TV right now - sewing a little craft, watching the TV, working the remote, and hopping around all at the same time.  I'd love some advice as to how to direct her or keep her focused - or just let it go as a temporary PTSD of sorts. One hopeful sign - the spitting has stopped - PTL!!! For those who know my germaphobe self - this is such a blessing.  To make her happy, I've eaten about 50 offered strawberry ritz cracker oreo things, chocolate topped mushroom cookies (they were pretty good) and other assorted shrimp flavored chips, etc.  I finally took the 10th box of snacks away from her as it was getting GROSSLY disgusting how much she was eating and I'm afraid she'll throw up.  She has not been starved - she has been spoiled.  I'm debating canceling the trip to the orphanage tomorrow - even though I'll be meeting foster mama.  I'm not impressed with the parenting job to be quite honest.  Could just be Sarah - could be the training - can't figure it out.   Keep praying - I'll pay it back, I promise.  God is hearing as even though she's challenging, it's really driving Jenny to me for respite, lol!  God works in mysterious ways - and He always knows what he's doing.  Love reading the comments and advice - I check the email constantly as it is a Lifeline here.
 
Love you all!  Kim