Thoughts on Niki

She can be ornery! Starts trouble with Britta, and you can see she enjoys herself. She is independent and content to go her own way. In Salzburg she LOVES to sleep on the hard floor; we’ve waken up in the morning to find Niki in our room, behind our door, fast asleep with only a blanket and pillow. This is likely because when she is on a comfortable mattress, she moves all over the place. She is restless even when she is exhausted!

She’s made an impression at school- a boy named Mateo seems to adore her. When she enters the classroom the routine is to shake hands with the teacher using your right hand. And most mornings Niki offers her left hand, knowing full well that she’s pushing the envelope. Character!