A Relaxed Day

Today we had zero scheduled paperwork and chose not to go on a tour with the group. Until today we hadn't had a chance to take a breather so we were all three exhausted. Ailah's cough was better last night but she still woke us up a few times. Then she was wide awake at her usual SWI time, a little before 6 a.m. Not much refreshed, we opted to stay on the island and do a little casual shopping and a lot of down time.

Ailah was crabby this afternoon, especially after we borrowed a stroller and put her in it. She did NOT like it. After a short while she fell asleep and slept for a few hours as we wandered. When she woke up she seemed a little happier but still wanted out of that stroller.

When we returned to the room Ailah let loose and really started to show her personality. She had us both laughing with her silliness. Whew! We were beginning to worry about this side of her, as we'd not seen it yet. We can't imagine a child in this family that isn't silly. And during the course of her play, she pulled herself up and stood under her own power. Just for a second or two each time but the plopping down on her behind was part of the game so I still don't know how long she can stand. She isn't super steady, so I'm guessing not long. But she'll be walking before we know it. I think she'll want to keep up with Mara as soon as we get home.