Hello again everyone! It’s been a few days since our last post. The specter of spending 10+ days within the confines of a hotel is starting to settle in. As we mentioned before, we are not are not able to take Victoria away from the hotel until our 10 day waiting period is over. Truly, there are only so many things that you can do in a hotel! We assume that everyone understands the concept of cabin fever, correct? Hahaha…
Sunday (March 22, 2009) was a pretty typical day here in Vlad for us. We are settling into a routine and the days are passing pretty quickly. The weather was not so great (some more snow), so we had to find things to do inside. We sat down to watch a movie and let Victoria pick. She picked and enjoyed Cat Leopold (of course, the theme song is now stuck in our heads). We were looking through a book which showed some fish…one looked like a particularly famous fish, so she said Nemo, instead of Reebka (fish).
On Monday (March 23, 2009), a few things of interest happened. While waiting for lunch, we got a call from Irina that she was on her way to take Victoria’s picture for her Russian passport. It was funny, Victoria kept blinking (which was something that has not been a problem for other pictures). So, it took a number of attempts. Sharon got to head out to the store for a few more supplies. She found a nice nesting doll for Victoria to play with and she has enjoyed it very much. We will head to a different store next week to pick up some actual souvenirs for Victoria.
Irina also let us know the plan for next week, the next time where we will be required to perform official business. Since our 10 day waiting period ends on a Saturday, our court decree will be finalized on Monday, March 30th. The next day, Steve and a few of the other dads will head out with Irina to the Department of Vital Statistics and a few other places. This is the day that we will receive Victoria’s Russian passport, official adoption decree and her birth certificate. The following day (Wednesday, April 1st), we three will head out for a doctor’s visit. This is required by the US Embassy and will include some x-rays and immunizations which we will have to take with us to Moscow in order to receive Victoria’s US passport.
Tuesday (March 24, 2009), was a good day. During lunch, we met a nice couple from Texas who are here on their first trip. After lunch, instead of a nap, we sat down for a relaxing movie. We decided on Nemo which, surprise, Victoria had never seen before. She absolutely loved it!! After the movie, Chris and Daniela came over the Sasha. The kids had a very nice play-date (also another first for Victoria) and we parents enjoyed a nice chat.
Right now, Victoria is enjoying her bath toys in her pre-bed bath time. So, that about does it for the day. Sorry for the delays in posting. We’ll get some pictures up once next Monday comes and the court decree is finalized.
Sunday (March 22, 2009) was a pretty typical day here in Vlad for us. We are settling into a routine and the days are passing pretty quickly. The weather was not so great (some more snow), so we had to find things to do inside. We sat down to watch a movie and let Victoria pick. She picked and enjoyed Cat Leopold (of course, the theme song is now stuck in our heads). We were looking through a book which showed some fish…one looked like a particularly famous fish, so she said Nemo, instead of Reebka (fish).
On Monday (March 23, 2009), a few things of interest happened. While waiting for lunch, we got a call from Irina that she was on her way to take Victoria’s picture for her Russian passport. It was funny, Victoria kept blinking (which was something that has not been a problem for other pictures). So, it took a number of attempts. Sharon got to head out to the store for a few more supplies. She found a nice nesting doll for Victoria to play with and she has enjoyed it very much. We will head to a different store next week to pick up some actual souvenirs for Victoria.
Irina also let us know the plan for next week, the next time where we will be required to perform official business. Since our 10 day waiting period ends on a Saturday, our court decree will be finalized on Monday, March 30th. The next day, Steve and a few of the other dads will head out with Irina to the Department of Vital Statistics and a few other places. This is the day that we will receive Victoria’s Russian passport, official adoption decree and her birth certificate. The following day (Wednesday, April 1st), we three will head out for a doctor’s visit. This is required by the US Embassy and will include some x-rays and immunizations which we will have to take with us to Moscow in order to receive Victoria’s US passport.
Tuesday (March 24, 2009), was a good day. During lunch, we met a nice couple from Texas who are here on their first trip. After lunch, instead of a nap, we sat down for a relaxing movie. We decided on Nemo which, surprise, Victoria had never seen before. She absolutely loved it!! After the movie, Chris and Daniela came over the Sasha. The kids had a very nice play-date (also another first for Victoria) and we parents enjoyed a nice chat.
Right now, Victoria is enjoying her bath toys in her pre-bed bath time. So, that about does it for the day. Sorry for the delays in posting. We’ll get some pictures up once next Monday comes and the court decree is finalized.
I am so very happy for you guys. Sounds like lots of "firsts", which is wonderful. Victoria looks beautiful and I love the pic of her sleeping...absolutely precious. We are thinking of you all the time and you are in our prayers! I've been reading the blogs to Chase and he can't wait to meet Vika when you guys settle in back home. Another "play-date" for you guys...Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteSharon, I absolutely like your posts! Victoria looks adorable. By the way, how Vika's name is going to be spelled in English after they convert Russian Cyrillic to Latin? With a "c" or "k"? If they convert letter by letter it may happen to be with a 'k" - ViKtoria unless you mention this to them and they change it... Can't wait until you come back. Take care. --Irene
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