Sunday in Antigua

We returned to the Hotel Antigua for brunch and a day at the pool. Many other adoptive families were there and the food was excellent. Although knowing that one is going to swim right after brunch is a good deterrent from eating too much. I got smart and bought a second float, one for Rachael also, since sharing is sometimes an issue :). Both girls had a blast and Rachael made some new friends her age who have been here with their families for almost a year waiting for their children. Maria, I think, has tried to tell us that she prefers to be called "Alejandra". Tonight she kept repeating, un prompted, Alejandra Kowalchick!! Today was better with less meltdowns. I think our understanding of each other is improving. I am intently trying to pick up on her spanish and speak both spanish and english to her. She is doing better in the pool. Only one incident of near drowning, not really do to her lack of awareness but still we have to watch her like a hawk. I am so thankful that Rachael is a good swimmer and can be on her own!! Atleast, Alejandra is holding her breath now instead of drinking most of the water!! We were hoping to catch a Tuk Tuk home but no luck. So it was quite a walk with two tired girls. I am trying to talk Grant into staying through the week but we will see. I think it would help because we are making a lot of progress with her transition and I am so afraid we will take 4 steps backward if he leaves Tuesday morning. Thanks for all of the emails from home, it is great hearing from everyone when the internet is up!!