Friday, March 04, 2011

Thanks

Thank you guys for being so understanding of my little rant this morning. I'm not as crabby as I sound in the post. ;) And I really did laugh reading the comments, mainly because I knew several of you who had been through this and I remember what a nightmare it was for you (Tami, your situation with Maddie specifically came to mind!). Mark and I have always done the whole adoption together, so this is new territory for me and I definitely wasn't prepared for how much I would miss him. That's what I get for being in love with my husband. ;)

Today was really a good day. A few more wailing fits in the apartment, but the girls do such a great job when we're out walking around. They cling to my hands when we're out walking the streets and when we go to eat at restaurants (Ukrainian buffets which are cheap and I can try different foods on them...doesn't matter, they eat EVERYTHING) they sit nicely and eat so well. They love to go walking and window shop, and especially to see all of the people. What they are usually most interested in is other kids. It's so interesting to me to watch them with other kids on the playground when they start to realize that each child has his or her own mama. This is something new for them and they watch the other mamas interact with their kids very intently.

I'm hoping to make it to Independence Square tomorrow. We didn't quite make it that far today. We made it a ways down Kreschatik but then the girls decided it was lunch time, and after lunch they were literally begging for naps. The walking wears them out. :) So hopefully tomorrow we will have fewer wailing fits and more time to walk. It's cold here but sunny and very beautiful.

Also, I got some good news today from the Embassy. We were concerned that since we won't have our passports until Thursday (that was confirmed today) that we would not be able to make our flights on Friday. That's not a big deal; it would just mean we fly home on Saturday instead. But I couldn't decide whether or not to change our flights. The Embassy said we can do our paperwork appointment on Wednesday and then come in for the visa on Thursday when we have the passports. They should be able to finish the visa on Thursday and we can still make out flights on Friday. That bit of news really lifted my spirits. Nothing changed, but I think it was stressing me out that the "end" seemed very indefinite. ;)

I know there are so many of you who have been in much more difficult situations. I don't know how those of you with medically needy or fragile children do it, especially if it is a one-parent situation. Shopping and normal activities just become much more difficult, and I would imagine nearly impossible for those of you with children who are more limited. Anyway, thanks for letting me be honest on the blog about the things that are hard. :)

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad things are going a bit better - transitions can be so tough, especially with the language issues.

Hope you get to Independence Square - my young cousins enjoyed pony rides there five years ago this month!

Susan in Ky
Cousin to Two from U.

Thuy said...

Courtney, I'm sorry to hear that the girls' passports won't be ready until next Thursday. :( What a crazy and difficult time you've had. - But I still envision your doing an amazing job with keeping the best perspective you can. Yay for Mark getting there soon! Love and hugs from St. Louis!! Lots of prayers your way!

Tamara said...

I'm so glad you are able to get the girls out and about and worn out! Nap times are good for everyone right now! :) And, if I'm doing my math right, Mark should be there by now - or very soon anyway!
I'm glad I could offer a little bit of inspiration for you! :) Doing this part of the adoption is incredibly difficult. You are absolutely entitled to ranting. Hang in there! You're almost home! :)