Tuesday, June 17, 2008

An Interlude about Kailani


(Ko Samui Airport)

06.17.08: I just wanted to note how many changes I’ve seen in Kailani just in the past week. Though we’re not ready to turn our heads for a minute while she’s in the pool, she was really progressed with her swimming. But, that’s to be expected with all the time she’s spent in the water lately. I also see that her face is changing. I noticed that, in pictures, she doesn’t have as much baby fat and looks more grown-up. Her smile has changed from the “pirate face” (squinty nose look) she used to make to a “real” one. She’s walking with less of a waddle. And, she’s definitely using more words and speaking with longer sentences.

In addition, she’s learned how to say “Hello” and “Thank You” in each country’s language that we’ve visited: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Chinese, Filipino and now Thai. Here in Thailand, she’s also learned a “wai” greeting, holding her hands together by her heart and bowing her head when saying “Sawadee Kaw” (Hello) or “Corp Kun Kaw” (Thank You). And, she’s learned customs such as, when she bows to Buddha that her toes should tucked behind her.

It’s so fun to see our little flower bud blossom before our eyes!

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