This week has been extremely hectic. Our sitter is really, really sick. So, Aunt Ruella has taken care of Lily since school started back. Of course, we have had some separation anxiety issues since I had been home so long. So, we have had night terrors to deal with. But, this week, Lily is used to the schedule, and she adores her Aunt "Rella". So, things have been better. Please pray for our sitter, though. I am afraid something is majorly wrong, and we are worried about having to find someone else to care for Lily. You know how stressful that was last time for Lily. But, God is in charge....
So, onto the cute news- Lily went to get a real haircut today. She had gone twice before for little trims, but today was the big haircut day. Her layers are growing out, and her bangs were so thick. So, our hairdresser suggested that we get rid of most of them. I read another fellow blogger's blog the other day about how her daughter's bangs grew from the back of her neck. It is so true. Lily's hair was all bangs!
But, now, we are off to some sort of a hairstyle for my princess. We are still longingly waiting for the day when he can cut it into a bob-style. (It is almost there!) But, for now, we are going to let all of the old bangs grow out and meet up with the rest of her hair.
She really likes her new cut! So, does Mama and Baba. She is really going to get tired of me telling her daily that I wish Mama's hair could look just like hers. It is so shiny, thick, and beautiful. Not at all what I was given. But, I am thankful for the hairs I have at this point, especially since so many of them are turning a terrible color all of a sudden!
Yes, I know she looks really happy. But, we are adjusting to our new situation. I believe this is the last change in Lily's sitter that we can all possibly handle. Lily is basically herself, except at night since the night terrors are back. They appear every time we have had to find a new sitter. These are the same night terrors that we experienced with Lily in China when we had no idea how to handle them or what to do. Of course, now, we are experts on the subject. But, it does not make it any easier to watch her go through this separation anxiety issue. So, we have about 10 more days of sleepless nights to go through. She also has a defense mechanism of completely shutting down in the mornings and afternoons as we make the exchange of my beautiful daughter. But, when we are in the car on the home, Lily returns. She smiles, laughs, and talks just like normal. She is doing great when she is actually with our new sitter. That is a blessing. Once we get through the next few weeks, she will begin to show her true personality and take down the barrier that she puts up when she feels like someone has left her. I just can't believe we have had to find 5 different sitters. I do know this- God knows what He is doing. I will trust in Him through all of this. The one thing Lily does know- Mama and Baba are always still here. I know that is all that really matters. 
