Since MK's arrival, many people have asked me, "Gosh, things are going so well for all of you. Everyone has adjusted and bonded and attached. Do you ever have a bad day with MK? Is she always happy?" And, quite honestly, unless you are family or a very close friend, I put on my happy face and smile to say, "Oh yes. MK is doing great!", because, MOST of the time, this is true. However, there are the days that this is less than true. MK, MOST of the time, is happy, silly, obedient and a joy to be around. She is funny and loves that she has the ability to make others laugh. Above all, she can be so sweet. She can say things that would make anyone's heart melt. She is affectionate to her family, to her teachers and to her baby dolls. She is a cuddlebug, loves to be cuddled up with blankets and her mommy. MOST of the time, these are all true. Along with that side of her comes the strong will that has been ever so present since the moment we first met her almost two years ago. This is one of her stronger qualities and defines a lot of her demeanor towards us, her family, as well as her peers. She has her own mind on how things are going to be and there is little room to negotiate without a full blown scene and/or tears. I struggle today with this, her will. Some of her behavior is totally an age thing. And, as I am often told, some could just be the fact that she is a girl. What I struggle with is how to shape this personality that she has been given? How do I make it a positive in her life and something that she can rely on as she ages? MK is so perfect in so many ways and we do just love her to pieces. We just have to figure out what to do with that ever so present strong will!