Friday's Visit and Family Photo

Today was one of the most fun visits this week. Stasi was up and waiting for us in the lobby when we arrived. He is usually very groggy and cuddly after his nap, so I always try to get him first. He eventually wakes up, and then becomes his spazzy self! The caregivers were not outside right away so we did more climbing lessons with both boys. Sasha got about half way up this ladder before he freaked out, but he still did it! I asked Stasi if he was, “mamma’s mal cheek” (mamma’s boy) and he said, “neyt, dada’s mal cheek” (no, dada’s boy). How cute is that! I later asked him again and he said, “da” (yes). Good. I am glad we got that settled! Sasha has learned how to take Andy’s pony tail holder out and now loves to do that and mess up his hair. They play a game of “where’s dada” in all that hairy mess. Sasha also LOVES cars which he calls, “Beep! Beep!” He is going to be amazed at all the beep, beep’s out in the real world once he leaves the orphanage. I spent Friday saving Stasi from the ants, ladybugs and spiders, and tried to keep the dirt out of Sasha’s mouth, and off of his face which he liked to scrub all over himself. Personally I don’t care about the dirt, but dada and the caregivers do! We have had three successful attempts with three different snacks; raisins, apple chips and banana chips. All devoured within minutes. These will all be great snacks for the plane.

Today is Saturday and we cannot see our babies. The two other couples we’ve been hanging out with get their boys today (each are adopting one), so we are anxious for them to arrive back at the hotel around noon to see their homecoming, at least what we get to watch of it. The rest of our day today will be buying some items for the orphanage, underwear and some shoes, and getting me my 35th birthday present to be worn tomorrow: The gold shoes! I just have to have some, it’s just too funny! We’re also off to hunt down some good coffee. We are both dying for come good espresso!