milestones

friday i watched in awe as my almost-four year old ran laps for run for the arts. her class went first as they are the little guys in the school. wearing one of her many creative "outfits" she was easy to spot in pink pants and a blue shirt. the joy on her face was amazing every time she came in for a mark on her card to signify another lap. all told she ran eleven. she was very proud of herself and her smile said it all.i got very choked up watching this amazing kid run and run, thinking about all she has been through.

when i see her little naked chest with the white lines sometimes i think nothing of it and keep on slathering lotion on or dressing her or whatever. sometimes it takes my breath away to remember. seeing her just out of surgery . to know how different her life is here with me, than it would have been had she stayed in china.i am lucky to be her mom.