A Little Bit of Ayla in My Life (by Ania)

Ayla is a gem, a jewel, a treasure. She has a passionate personality, giggling as she dances to her music box, or hides behind a curtain, guffawing wildly when others around her are sharing a laugh, delighting in running around our living room in the afternoon sun, instantly moving to panic if I leave the room at a playgroup and plummeting to despair and rage if her will is thwarted. She is a wonder to observe as she matures and develops, learns new skills and moves towards independence.