Friday, 12 December 2008
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"Sound of Music" on the brain...
Tiana's current favorite movie is "The Sound of Music" with Julie Andrews. Anytime Ba (Grandma) watches T, they watch some scenes from this movie -- she loves the puppet show scene. Tiana sings along with Do-Re-Mi and So Long, Farewell. The following little funny will only make sense to you if you're fairly familiar with the movie...
This morning, Aliyah was crying (hungry while I was making her formula) and Tiana came to comfort her... "Aliyah, don't cry. Mommy's right there. You're okay. No complaining. You're okay" And then singing, "Aliyah...makes me... LAUGH!" Like she was about to start singing "How do you solve a problem like Aliyah..."
Tiana is really a fantastic older sister. She's always wanting to play with Aliyah... she's eager to introduce her/ show her off to everyone we meet... She hugs and kisses her and always wants to check on her when she's sleeping. And maybe the ultimate act of love, whenever Aliyah drools or spits up, Tiana is the first to run and grab a cloth to wipe her face!!
It has been such a joy to watch these two enjoy one another and forge a bond that I hope will be a lifelong one!
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Comments (10)
aw, aliyah is such a little flibbertygibbet! ;)
what beauties! i'm sure you are enjoying every moment!
awww.. i can only imagine as T is SUCH an affectionate little one. she must be loving having a little sister!
that's so cute! the last picture makes me laugh because tiana's so happy to lay on the mat w/aliyah but aliyah has this look like "hey, you're too big for this mat!"
sonia, that is SO adorable! tiana is such a caring older sister! and aliyah is getting even cuter, if that's possible!
can't wait to meet Aliyah!
Praise God for a helpful big sister! She can also sing -- "When I am sad, I think of my favorite things ..."
Tiana and Aliyah are so precious! They're just meant to be sisters even though they came from far away places. We're so encouraged by your and Mike's heart for adoption for all the right reasons.
Oh yeah, make sure mom doesn't put on Big Bird in China. That clown had been in so many of my nightmares! I'm frightened just thinking about it
Ah, that's just too cute! I like "no complaining." You taught her well. I'm so glad Tiana has taken on the role of big sister with such gusto. Love the Sound of Music references. Before long she'll be singing "I am 16..." to Mike's aghast.
So precious to see Tiana embracing her big sister role. They are so blessed to be in your family. We are thankful for you & Mike and your godly example.