A time to grieve

Yesterday, Amanda woke up from her nap crying like she usually does, but this time, could not stop. She wouldn't drink her milk and was having temper tantrums. She would sit in my lap quietly crying until I said something to one of the boys and then she really started boo- hooing. I really believe she was grieving for all that she left behind. Yes, she's in a better place, but she has really left everything she has ever known including understanding what people are saying around her. Then, all of a sudden, she snapped out of it and went back to smiling and giggling. There's only been one other time like this before and there will be more to come. In the meantime, we just hold her.