Hey everyone! This time it is me, Katie, writing.
First a note to our family...this trip is really expensive and using Skype in Novo costs triple what it costs just to blog. So, we are not going to Skype until we get settled in our apartment in Moscow. Supposedly, we have free internet access from the apartment. Check in is not until 2 pm, so we will catch up sometime after that. Tell Hallie and Jacob Mommy REALLY misses them and give them gigantic hugs from me (and Daddy)!! I love you guys!
OK, now on to our day. Ryan drove to Kemerovo and back today to get Zac's Russian passport and sign some "other" paperwork. He said other than two almost near death car accidents the trip wasn't bad.
I got to spend the day with my sweet little boy! Based on the interpreter's suggestion we went to the mall play area for a short time this morning. After a few minutes with the sounds, lights and busyness I could tell Zac was getting over stimulated. We went outside to wait in the car, but the driver was no where to be found. Therefore, we waited outside the mall on a bench. I was having to keep Zac's coat on (to please the Russians-even though it was warm), and keep him off the ground. He was acting out a little so I was having to say, "Nyet" several times. This ended in tears. A combination of too much activity, being tired, hungry and two years old was just too much. Fortunately, the driver then arrived and Zac calmed down with me holding him and singing after a few short minutes.
We came back to the hotel ("Dom" or house according to Zac) and ate lunch. Then I asked, "tee oo-stahl?" (Are you tired?) and he answered, "Da" (yes). Hearing him speak Russian is absolutely adorable! So, he was off to bed for a 3 1/2 hour nap! When he finally got up we played and had a wonderful time together. He even used the English word, "ball" when we were playing. He was also playing silly games where he would make these funny faces and stomp around. I think he and Jacob will have a great time being silly together. And, I'm sure he will make Hallie laugh!
After dinner at the Fork and Spoon Zac took a bath, with little to no fear or apprehension (we have come a long way in a few days) and went to bed. This kid is a pro at going to bed!
We are packing things up to head off to Moscow tomorrow. We leave the hotel at 5:30 am. We appreciate any prayers you might pray for a safe flight and maybe even the new plane again!
Thanks for all the comments and support! More from Moscow!
5 comments:
Hi Mommy! This note is from Hallie: I love you and we miss you. I had a good day at school yesterday. We watched Ice Princess and played Duo. I won the most games. Today I am going to school and then play with Delaney. We are going to curl my hair and take pictures. Give Zac a hug from Hallie. Love you. Halli--and that's it.
Jake: "Good morning. Mommy and Daddy and Zac in Russia and I love them...hmmm... That's all."
Jake (again): "and it is snowing in Kearney!!! and I have a new comic book."
Hi Guys!! This is from the office (the medical one)...just want you all to know we're thinking of you and SO happy you are doing well. We pray for safe travels home!!
-MKM, Mary, Jamie, and Becca
PS- we love reading the blog...we cried!!
You probably have thought of this, but when you get back home, you may want to make a recording of his Russian for when he grows up. It would be wonderful for Zac to hear this recording of his Russian accent and his natural way of speaking his home language which will help him remember his heritage. We are excited that you are on your journey home now. We are all excited to meet him. It sounds like he is such a curious little boy. Love ya, Aunt Anica and Uncle Jeff
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