TheJoysofLife: Time flies when you're having fun or not

But we are definitely having fun!
Today is ONE month since Gotcha Day-the day we met Ai-Le Kate for the first time. It's hard to believe how quickly time passes. I think about time when I'm tucking the boys in at night and I know I will blink a few times and Ai-Le will be right where the boys are today.
Well, I'm definitely having issues with time management. I've always done well with that at work, however, at home I have a difficult time prioritizing. I feel most things should be done now and because I'm an all or nothing kind of girl- I usually get very little done or I get everything done while wearing my martyr badge! I'd like to retire the badge before the Girl Scouts requires me to pin it to my sash. Ok. Enough of that.
A few days ago, Ai-Le Kate learned the word No. Everything she says is so cute, at least the way she says things. I'm sure that opinion will change! But for now, I cannot wait for her to start talking. I know it frustrates her to have such a difficult time communicating. I just can't wait till she can tell me what she's thinking-once again-I know I won't feel that way very long after she starts talking non stop. Luke is beginning to warm up to Ai-Le which in turns means she is warming up to him. We are still trying to figure out what she is thinking and to no avail. If I'm home with her, she shuns Steve when he comes home and vice versa. She "talks" about the boys all day yet is standoffish when they come home from school. She eventually warms up but it's almost as if she is mad at you if you have been away from the house all day.
Ai-Le met her uncle Logan and aunt Kelsey for the first time this weekend. We stayed outside most of the day Saturday. We didn't try taking her to church this week and probably won't attempt it again for a while. Steve stayed home with her which was good bc he doesn't get any one on one time during the week.
We celebrated one month with Ai-Le with a trip to the pediatrician for blood work. Lots of blood work. 4-10cc syringes to be exact. She screamed hysterically but remained still! I think she did great. Much better than I anticipated. After coming home to calm down, we went to the library and picked up a Humphrey for lunch! Another sweet friend is bringing dinner tonight so I can give my full attention to her the remainder of the day, oh and to the boys and swim practice and homework and laundry and... To say the meals have been a help is an understatement. We have been blessed with some yummy food and it has definitely made this time much easier!
This past month has been amazing! I'm tired and hormonal and a little emotional but all those things happen on any normal day. However, I'm also in awe, and grateful, and happy, and thankful for this opportunity to be a part of her life. I hope we do not disappoint her!

She is already conditioned to saying a blessing before we eat. We put one of Luke's tshirts on her instead of a bib and now as soon as we put the shirt on, she's ready to pray!