Walk to school

Every day that we've been able too, we've walked to school.  We join teams with our neighbour and her little girl and we stroll to school together.  Today was our very last time to be able to do our walk.  I start back to work next week and so our routine changes. 

Lutaaya isn't too keen on the concept of me not being in the house while she's in school.  It's taking a little time to accept. I know she'll be fine when the time comes, but in her head, she believes that there'll be a possibility of me not being there to collect her at the end of the day.  I know this is instilled in her due to attachment issues of being abandoned at such a young age.  I cannot understand how a child could ever attach to another care-giver after experiencing such a great loss.  I mean, imagine having a one on one care giver for the first 18 months of your life, someone who saw you smile for the first time, heard you gurgle your first word, saw you take your first step, and yet still chose to leave you for someone to find, in the hope of a better life.  It's unimaginable but for some, it is, and will continue to be a reality. 

So today was a time to treasure.  Lutaaya and her friend held hands to cross the road and looked so sweet.  They like to trot on ahead of us Mums and have a natter along the way.  They are proper little ladies. 

Holiday on Ice

My Mum realised the Holiday on Ice show was in the area this week.  It seemed a perfect option for Lutaaya's birthday present, as she loves the 'Dancing on Ice' TV show, so off we go to see it.  And it didn't disappoint.  Lutaaya spent a lot of the show, sat with her mouth ajar, or taking in big gasps of air, as the skaters impressed her with their talents. 
On the way in she spotted a lady selling flashing accessories for the show.  She doesn't very often ask for anything but the look on her face, made me see she would really like a flashing butterfly.  Her face lit up as the coloured lights and music turned on. 

I think wherever my little girl goes, she seems to brighten up someones day.  Even a stranger smiles when she enters their path.  Sitting in the arena, the couple sat next to Lutaaya, watched her face throughout the show.  They smiled at her as if they realised there was a story behind this little girl.  If only they knew the story of the last few months and how blessed we are, that now as a family, we can share in these special moments.
And if you'd like to see a snippet of what the show was about, the trailer's attacched here.