Marriage is hard enough, because you have to learn to communicate properly and work at accommodating someone else–his or her opinions and wishes and quirks. Dan and I have been through many difficult times together, just like any couple. We’ve had our knock-out-drag-out fights. We’ve given each other the silent treatment. You name it, we’ve […]
Where Did the Honeymoon Period Go?
Yesterday was a difficult day. Liliana tested me at every turn, and over little things, like, “Please pick that up,” which she totally understands. She tilts her head, leans to the side, and pouts. I repeat it, and if she doesn’t pick it up, I take her to the Naughty Step. As I set her […]
Motto for Life
It’s scary how impressionable children are. You parents already know that. Liliana copies everything we do, and to see it mirrored back at us in such a way is hilarious if it’s good and disquieting if it’s not. I have always thought Micah 6:8 (Micah is a book in the Bible, for those of you […]
Wonderful, Magical Music
Eureka! We think we’ve stumbled upon an answer to Liliana’s nap time and bedtime reticence to sleep. As I’ve mentioned in other posts, she has these strange behaviors (wild thrashing and loud, repetitive humming) that she uses to quiet herself. It’s disturbing and heartbreaking to watch. We don’t know the why to that yet, but […]
Liliana’s Exploration
Liliana wakes up at 5 am Central Standard Time, which is quite all right, because we’re all suffering from jet lag. Since we’ve been warned that any soaps might hinder the healing of the rash, we take a shower with her–holding her under the water, watching so she doesn’t get water in her ears. Thankfully, […]