Time For a New Post!

So I'm writing this post while standing at the half-wall in my kitchen, my family behind me watching a bit of the Olympics. I'm realizing that I just can't seem to find any time these days for blogging.....I'm barely checking email! Amazed at how other friend of mine, many with larger families, keep up with school, children, "household management" (my fancy term) and any other pursuits in life.

Ana is doing amazing. Her receptive language is so good. She understands EVERYTHING! She is saying about 20 english words- also incredible to us. Hearing nothing but Russian for almost 2 years and then after immersion in English- "getting it"! These days, when I say the few Russian phrases I know to her, they don't seem to phase her. Our first week with her, her attention turned immediately to anyone speaking Russian "in country" (of course). It is surprising how quickly she has adjusted here. We do sing the alphabet and phonics songs every day.....but, I hardly think that's been the secret to her success. We're just thankful, very thankful and know she is a little smarty pants!