[Aphi86]

We have adopted an 18 month old and have had her for three weeks. I was very prepared, and still am for attachment issues. But, I have to say, knock on wood, we have not experienced anything horrible or outside the realm of normal 18 mo old behavior. Is she willful yes, does she struggle for independence, yes, is she particular to what she eats yes, but so are most kids this age. Do, I keep her strapped to me, yes! But, I took her to the Mercedes dealership today and didn't have her strapped to me and everyone was commenting on how cute she was and TRIED to pick her up!!! So odd, anyway she was having none of that and turned back to me! She is sleeping better than my bio dd!!!! She is an absolute joy. I have to say, if you have never experienced toddlerhood then it is challenging. I quickly found out how NOT babyproofed the house is as she tried to get into every drawer except the ones I have set asided for her! Let me add, while this is nothing like I was expecting, I am SOOOOOO GLAD I read and prepared for this.