Since Alex wrote about his meeting Katya, I wanted to add my experience. Jen and Lori, if you happen to read this before I see you - I have some advice. Sleep, sleep, and sleep while you are in Kiev because if you don't, you will exhausted by the time you get to Dnipro. Alex and I had the bright idea that we should only sleep in Kiev when it was really night-time there so that we can get on schedule. The problem with that is that it didn't work. We didn't really sleep during the night because we weren't tired and we didn't sleep during the day when we were tired. So, effectively, we got no sleep. And by the time we got to Dnipro to meet Katya, we were walking zombies. This isn't how I envisioned meeting Katya - so tired that I could barely keep my eyes open - and as Alex mentioned in his post, Katya wanted to take us to see the museums in the orphanage and that really didn't help with our sleep deprivation.
But despite the fact that we were exhausted, meeting Katya was such a happy day. I know it sounds crazy, but in all the preparations for making this trip you tend to forget why you are doing this. You are so worried about making "to do" lists and buying all those "essential" things that you forget what is really important. And seeing Katya, brought it all back. I am here to bring this sweet little girl home with us. Her running to us, crying "mami" and "papi", and giving us big hugs and kisses reminded me of that. We love you Katya!
Sounds like you guys are having fun. I am so glad you are there. I bet Katya was so happy to see you. Lena is funny isn't she. I love reading about your experiences with all of them. I can picture it all in my head. Tell everyone hi for me. Which apartment are you guys in?
ReplyDeleteThat's right, that's what you are there for. When I insisted on taking Alex home with me after the 10 day wait I think everyone thought I was crazy. I would have to move out of the nice apartment I had and I was advised to just let him stay at the school until I had his passport but THAT is what I was there for, not to tour their city, see their sights or travel. If I was on a vacation I think I would have chosen a different location then Dnpropzerzink! I was there for one little boy!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you and good advice. I hope you get your sleep caught up soon!
How sweet is that! I love it! I'm so excited for you guys. It made me tired just reading... I hope you get some rest soon! If Alex starts a blog I want an invite to that one too!! I'll read both! Take care!
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