Saiya has been asking alot about her friends from China lately. We think about them often and have tried to meet up with a couple of families here in the US who also adopted children from the same social welfare institute. So the night before last, Saiya was asking about Wen Wen again. I told her she should write her a letter. So we sat down together and Saiya wrote her friend a letter telling her about her day, karate, and the new dog we are going to be bringing home in October. Her writing and reading are coming along so nicely! We are very proud of her.
I explained how addresses worked because she was concerned about how the letter would get to her friend. She put our address on the return section of the envelope herself. She drew a picture for Wen Wen and I added a few pictures of her from this year for them. I contacted Wen Wen's mom yesterday and got her address so that I could put the letter in the mail. Saiya was so excited to hear that her letter was sent and on its way to Winsconsin. I sincerely hope that we can maintain a good friendship between the girls. It is so very important for them to keep contact. And I truly believe that it will enrich their lives as they get older.
