At this point we are in Moscow with the boys and spending time playing with them and getting to know them. Since we picked them up at the baby home they have both REALLY come out of their shells and we are seeing their personalities in FULL bloom!!
After running around with Svetlana for some last minute paperwork and picking up the boys passports we headed out to the baby home and arrived at 5pm!! We went into one of the little rooms where we have been playing for the last few weeks and got the boys clothes and shoes out and got ready for them. Roman came in first and the minute he saw us he started undressing from his shorts and t-shirt and started putting on his new clothes. Max came in next and it was pretty much the same ... we got them dressed and then said a final good-bye to the boys caretakers and headed off to the airport.
Both boys did great in the car and neither got sick (I was a little worried about this)! We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare .... 4hours with 2 small toddlers ... luckily Svetlana got us signed into the nursery room and the boys were able to play with toys for about 2hours of the wait. I think we may have a new Russian nanny coming one day soon!!! The woman who ran the room wants to come to America and be a nanny or babysit so she gave me her number in Yekateriburg ... oh and she asked for ours!!!!
Once we got on the play at 10:10pm ... they boys did great ... Roman chatted the whole way and Max pretty much slept!!! The nicest surprise of the trip ... it appears Roman is potty trained because he tells us when he has to go ... even on the airplane and he gets very upset if we don't get what he's saying ... we are teaching him to say "potty" but the look on his face is usually the biggest clue!!!
So today we are in Moscow ... keeping 2 boys occupied in the hotel room when we aren't out sightseeing and later today we are going to the Embassy and tomorrow at noon we are headed home ... HOME ... we can't wait to get there and get the boys settled in!!!!
Saying Good-bye
Waking up in the hotel and waiting for the doctor to come!
12 comments:
I was soooo excited to see you in Moscow. SOunds like every thing went smoothly. The boys look GREAT!have fun in Moscow and have a safe flight home!! Can not wait to talk to you about your trip.
Love Mattie and Beth
Yeah! I am so excited for you. I bet it was one emotional day when you picked up the boys. I know it was for me! You will notice the boys becoming more outgoing now. Colby certainly did! Have a great day, enjoy Moscow, and get home soon!
Melissa
Dawn, Roman, and I are so excited for you guys!! Have a safe trip home. I hope you remembered the Benedryl, its a lifesaver.
hope the flight home goes smoothly!!! cant wait to see you guys!! eileen and dan
they are adorable! so happy for you!
Nancy (from the BB)
They are so precious! I can't wait to see what they do when they get home and in their new room.
Have a great flight!
YEAH!!!! Congrats Pupek family!
Sounds like everything is moving smoothly which is wonderful. Did Dr. Boris come to the hotel to see the boys? He was great with Kristina.
As for Roman, he may be potty-trained now...but keep the pull-ups handy. Kristina was for the first 3 days, too -- until she learned she can drink more than what she was limited to at the babyhome...
As I type this, I know you're up and preparing to leave for your flight home. You did it...now the journey of a lifetime truly begins.
Sincere congrats and blessings,
Laura :)
welcome back to america! i hope your plane ride went well. i can't wait to read how things progress with your family.
Yay! Haven't checked in for a few days and I am so happy I did today! Happy Gotcha Day and beautiful pics:)...hugs, Lori
What? No time for blogging?????
Ha! Welcome to parenthood. :)
Hoping all is going well and looking forward to hearing how the plane ride home went.
Blessings,
Laura :)
Great pictures, Christine! I'm so glad you have them with you now. I can't wait to find out you've come home!
--JGC
Dear Steve & Christine,
Many blessing to your new family. So glad "everyone" is home for the holidays!
Marion Clark
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