Friday, September 9, 2011
Fri
Really hard day. Both Derrick and I are wishing we had come home and let the kids go to the other Orphanage! Of course this was not an options unless we started some of the paper work over. I guess the honeymoon is over. maybe because we have to spend 24/7 together in one room. The worse behavior seems to start when we go outside! The good news is it is only Ilia acting this way! It is funny you think you are prepared for this but nothing really prepares you for the emotions that go with it. Only five more days left to live here!
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No, there is nothing to prepare you for any of this. Even hearing stories of other's experiences only kind of helps. We're here for ya though! I had a really rough day today myself. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteHang in there!!
ReplyDeleteThose ten days were torture to me and I had my own apartment! I can't imagine being there all dang day! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI remember I bought or brought Legos, balls, puzzles, coloring books, clay, but everything held his attention for about thirty minutes. I think we spent more time outside throwing tennis balls around then anything else. And since I'm not the best at catching,I spent most my time running around fetching the tennis ball.
We wondered the streets looking at stores, buying snacks. We found a park - that took up a couple of hours. We worked on English - which Alex hated. "America-English. Ukraine-no English"
But I was there from 2-6 except Saturdays and the week they were out of school. Then it was 10-6.
You are one brave mama!! Just think of this as the pushing part of labor. You've already done the long uncomfortable pregnancy (paper work & waiting) and then the labor (traveling & waiting on the kids to say yes & court) now you're in the final stage the pushing part! (Ten day wait.) After this it's just recovery (birth certificates & passports) and then you fly home with your new "babies".
(Warning: that comparison may or may not have inspired you. If the latter, please disregard!)