While we were on Spring Break Brian and I had several talks about the children. Specifically what more we could be doing for each of them. We came up with a lot of ideas, both completely new and things we need to revamp, and I'm so excited about all of them! The one thing however we knew needed to get back in full force was my monthly one-on-one dates with the children. These were such a blessing but have become much more difficult since we had Elle. But difficult or not we know this is something we NEED to be doing!
With April just starting it was the perfect time to jump back into it. So I scheduled hair appointments for Olivia and myself and I'm so glad I did! The whole drive to the appointment Olivia hardly spoke to me. I turned off the radio and worked my hardest to create a conversation with her. My best efforts were failing and my heart was breaking.
We finally arrived at the salon got our hair done and headed home. She was still only giving one word responses, but I was feeling much better about my relationship with her. By the time we got home she was talking even more with me and tonight as I went to her room to say goodnight she had a few little stories to tell me.
Progress. I'll take it!
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