Hi. Thanks for the pic. We had a great weekend with the girls. Amara is a pro at cracking eggs. She did it two different times and was perfect! We met a family with two kids from Ethiopia. Amara looked at the little girl, 2 years old, and pointed to the girl's curly hair and then at her own hair. She identified with her! This family moved from Cottage Grove to Viroqua. The dad said they were active in the Madison adopted Eth. Kids group. Have you ever looked into that? Said they have monthly activities.
They both showered and washed themselves with a little help from me. I never know what kind of shampoo I should have for them. I know you have told me but please repeat. Thanks! Maia really had a reddened and sore pubic area. I put some cream on her but she may need some daily for a while.
They were great in church. They used age appropriate activity bags that the church provides. They were both engrossed but during the homily the pastor said stand up and raise your hand, as a figure of speech, and Amara's hand shot up. Guess she was listening! They went up and sat on the altar steps during the children's homily (I went too), and answered some questions about how they were getting ready for Christmas. During the collection they helped collect change by walking up and down the aisle. It goes to purchase mosquito netting to protect against malaria. During communion they go up with us and the pastor knelt down so he was eye level with them, called them beautiful girls, laid his hand on their heads and gave each a blessing. They felt very special.
Maia did really well at knitting while we were in the shop. I bought her some yarn and needles but when we got home it was hard for both of us to focus. We'll work on it again at Christmas. She picked it up pretty quickly! I was amazed. She got all of her spelling words correct the first time through.
Please make sure at Christmas that they bring dolls that they can use the clothes on. I am going to make both of them those tulle skirts with some for their dolls also. Did Sarah ask you for ideas for presents? If you want to list a few things, I'll forward to Sarah and Jeff.
It's really foggy here. Not going to venture out for exercise class. I'm hoopla hooping and walking to supplement the exercise class. It's a weighted hoop which makes it easier to keep up. Maia was able to do it a little. Fun!
Have a great day.
Love, Mom
"Our lives begin to end the day we remain silent about things that matter."
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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