About the Siblings
If “making merry” were a job, Alyssiaann likely would own the company that has such a position. For instance, she loves playing with her baby dolls after school and says they are her favorite toys. She also likes playing store and restaurant, and she enjoys crafting, coloring and painting. “She likes to watch Bluey and play games on her tablet,” adds one of Alyssiaann’s close adults. On the weekends and when spending time with friends, Alyssiaann enjoys going to the park and riding her bike. As a matter of fact, she favors being outdoors over indoors. If she could travel anywhere, Alyssiaann would go to a waterpark because “it sounds fun.” Alyssiaann lists Christmas and her birthday at the top of her favorite special occasions and puts mac ’n cheese in first place for her favorite food. She loves the color violet, turtles and art class in school. When she gets older, Alyssiaann wants to become a doctor, and if she had three wishes, she’d want a puppy, a kitten and a pet turtle. One of the things Alyssiaann takes the most pride in is making friends, and she wants others to take note of “the things I like to do and the places I like to go.” For families, that means trips to waterparks because that’s what she says she most looks forward to doing with them.
A plunge into a lake, pool or pond provides Skylar plenty of pleasure. Although she likely doesn’t take to water like the Little Mermaid, she’s still hooked on a splendid splash for any period of time. “Skylar reports being able to go swimming with others is something that is very important to her,” says a close adult. Skylar is in the swim in other aspects of her life. She loves, loves, loves playing with Barbie dolls. In fact, it’s this typical young girl’s favorite thing to do. As her enjoyment of swimming suggests, Skylar loves spending time in the outdoors. As a matter of fact, her favorite part of school is recess. As much as she enjoys spending time outdoors, Skylar has fun indoors, too. Skylar loves watching TV as well as movies. Her favorite TV show is “Big City Greens,” and her favorite movie is the short film “La Luna.” Skylar also loves riding bikes. Because she enjoys swimming so much, she wants a forever family who’ll take the dive with her. “Skylar would love to be with a family who is willing to take her swimming,” adds one of her close adults.
“Alyssiaann is a friendly, outgoing, talkative, sweet and curious girl who is well-behaved,” says a close adult. “She follows directions well with explicit instructions. Alyssiaann is very well-liked by her peers and her teachers. She is a very easy child to have in the home. She acclimates quickly.”
“Skylar has a very happy, helpful and optimistic personality,” says one of her close adults. “Skylar gets along well with peers and teachers, and she had a good attitude about going to school. She loves to help out around the house.”
A forever family must be willing to adopt Skylar and Alyssiaann together. Their new parent or parents should be strong advocates for the girls. Their new parent or parents should be experienced and trauma informed. Their new forever family must be open to letting Skylar and Alyssiaann maintain their sibling relationships.