We can’t believe a week has gone by…… just to think last Sunday was our first meeting and now we feel so close and connected to this child that will soon be ours……… We feel truly blessed.
Today started off attending church with our good friends, Galya and Kostia. The service was, of course, in Russian…. Galya offered translation periodically. The music was fabulous and the peace that filled the small space was comforting…..
We were thrilled when we arrived at the orphanage at 12:20 when Mama Nikolya pointed at 6:00 pm not 4:00 pm for our time to bring Angela back. So we had the whole afternoon! We decided to go out for pizza today and learned that our “little picky eater” doesn’t like mushrooms, black olives or corn (a common topping for pizza in Ukraine). She does however, like egg salad (an odd accompaniment, but what she wanted) and coca cola! (surprise, surprise).
We stopped at the main Russian Orthodox Cathedral, lit candles and said individual prayers. Ducked into a small bookstore and bought her an English/Russian workbook and Harry Potter, all 637 pages!, (in Russian) for the plane ride home!
Back at the apartment, we painted her little nails, helped her start knitting a scarf (she picked it up amazingly quickly) ate ice cream (the best we’ve ever had) and watched cartoons.
That evening we talked about the day….. we decided that we best curtail the “treats” as we don’t want her to think, McDonalds, ice cream, Coca Cola, pizza and Pringles is the way of life in our home……. Next weekend we’ll suggest, veggies, fruit and water as the beverage of choice…..
Today started off attending church with our good friends, Galya and Kostia. The service was, of course, in Russian…. Galya offered translation periodically. The music was fabulous and the peace that filled the small space was comforting…..
We were thrilled when we arrived at the orphanage at 12:20 when Mama Nikolya pointed at 6:00 pm not 4:00 pm for our time to bring Angela back. So we had the whole afternoon! We decided to go out for pizza today and learned that our “little picky eater” doesn’t like mushrooms, black olives or corn (a common topping for pizza in Ukraine). She does however, like egg salad (an odd accompaniment, but what she wanted) and coca cola! (surprise, surprise).
We stopped at the main Russian Orthodox Cathedral, lit candles and said individual prayers. Ducked into a small bookstore and bought her an English/Russian workbook and Harry Potter, all 637 pages!, (in Russian) for the plane ride home!
Back at the apartment, we painted her little nails, helped her start knitting a scarf (she picked it up amazingly quickly) ate ice cream (the best we’ve ever had) and watched cartoons.
That evening we talked about the day….. we decided that we best curtail the “treats” as we don’t want her to think, McDonalds, ice cream, Coca Cola, pizza and Pringles is the way of life in our home……. Next weekend we’ll suggest, veggies, fruit and water as the beverage of choice…..
Wish us luck and keep your fingers crossed that she doesn’t wish for new parents! :)
4 comments:
I can't believe it has only been 1 week.. The thoughts that you guys write make it seem like she has been a part of your family forever.
Now to the treats...
I am laughing. That sounds just like us. We did the same thing. The cost of things is so inexpensive. :) That we were always getting the girls treats and such. We had to start cutting back too. They thought it was a party everytime they saw a store. :)
They did not like it, but they learned quickly.
I love the pictures. You can really see the bonding taking place. Good luck with the water... They just don't like it. I am sure she will come to love it though. As our girls are learning. It is our drink of choice. :)
Love hearing how things are going. Any news on court? Is it still going to be around the end of Feb?
God Bless
Gail
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It is shocking to hear the types of food you have been sharing with Angela. Hopefully, she will like the healthy foods too. I know you will be teaching moderation of the guilty pleasures in life. Hope you don't gain too much weight over there. Good luck with the water. Steve and Mark don't like it but Jen is a big fan. She takes after her mom, and like father, like son! The updates are so fascinating and interesting to read. Love ya,
Bring back some of that "best we ever had" ice cream will ya? (partial to chocolate chip)... :-)
I've become addicted to your blog. I should be reading Constitutional Law, but realized this is about the time you post. Each time you write, and each new picture, conveys the growing bond and comfort between you. Continued best wishes,
Teresa, Barrett, Aaron & Abby
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