Bonding Day 8 – November 13, 2007
We woke up this morning to the most beautiful trees. I guess it snowed again last night and it was so cold the snow just froze to the branches of the trees. So, all of the trees were white. It was so pretty. I could not capture a picture to do it justice. Today, around lunchtime, it was 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily, though, we are only in and out of the car so we are really not cold for long.
We ran into the other 3 families at lunch who finished court and now have custody of their babies. They all seem to be doing very well. After lunch, we visited the art museum. We had an English speaking tour guide who spoke very good English. It was mostly works by Russian and Kazakhstani artists. The museum was in an old house owned by a man who is still alive and is 93 years old.
BabyKaz was in a good mood today. He must have gotten in a good nap. There was a lot of spitup though. I think they fill these kids up and then hand them over to us to play and bounce them around, so we end up with most of lunch on our clothes. Oh well, it was worth it. Nana had to say goodbye to BabyKaz (temporarily). She leaves to go back to the states tomorrow. Because of when flights go out of Semey, she has to stay in Almaty a couple of days before heading back to SC on Friday. She’ll meet us in Almaty at the end of the trip. So she had to get all her kisses in this afternoon. Every day, I see more improvement in BabyKaz. He has more control of his arms and grips things for longer periods of time. And he seems to really enjoy watching the new family too.
This afternoon, we had to go to the notary to sign some paperwork. Larissa and this man got into a short heated discussion in very fast Russian. Larissa just rolled her eyes and said that he was good but he was mean. To me, he just seemed all-business. It took a full hour for him to print about 9 forms each for myself and the other couple because the man could not type. He pecked at the keyboard. Meanwhile, a long line formed outside his office.
We decided to eat dinner in the apartment tonight so Mom could do a quick load of laundry and pack. We had pb&j sandwiches and Pringles potato chips. Tasted just like home! I had Kaz chocolate for dessert. They have very tasty chocolate here. It has a slight raspberry taste to it. I’ll have to make sure I bring some home.
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I wish your mom a safe trip home. I hope she is bringing pictures that I can see at Thanksgiving. Things will be a little different without your mom, I know, but you are just moving closer to your own homecoming.
Safe travels to mom. Soon you will be heading home as well. Yumm raspberry and chocolate what a perfect combination.
sandi
Christy came over to my house and was reading your blog and started crying when she saw the precious pictures of BabyKaz. He looks so healthy and happy! Susan Shaw and Dyan Coker want to be able to read your blog. Can I just forward the site to them? If not, could you add them? Their email addresses are: dyan.coker@gmail.com
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Love,
Caroline
Tell Donna to be safe coming home. I know you will miss her. Just think, when she returns, it will almost be over and you'll be coming home soon with that beautiful,baby boy.
I loved reading the blog. Am keeping you in prayer. Do you need us to send you some Peter Pan peanut butter? BabyKaz is soooo adorable!
This is so exciting for me I can't image how it is for you! Take care with your Mom leaving but sounds like more friends are on the way. He's cuter everyday. Keep learning his heritage and get lots of pictures. TIme is going by fast. Can't wait for you both to get HOME!
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