We took Charles shopping today.  He gets a bit overwhelmed I think.  He will say something if I tell him exactly what to say. i.e..... "May we have 15 girevnas please Papa?"....for a car his eyes wouldn't leave when we were in the store.  But he is usually just very quiet.  His teachers say he is excited to be going with us.    He is a sweetie - I can't even imagine what he must be going through and I can't talk to him and won't be able to talk to him (at least have him understand) for a while yet.  It must be very lonely and scary.

 

James we KNOW can't wait to go home!

 

They will both be in court tomorrow with us.  Our appointment time is 9am.  Immediately after court we will get their original birth certificates and then begin the passports.  IF the passports are complete tomorrow - we will leave Sumy for Kiev on the 6:00 train - or the morning train Saturday.  Otherwise we have to wait till Monday!  Sinya and I said we should take the kids with us to get the passports so they could look sad and tell the people that they don't want to have to go back to the orphanage.  HEY!  Whatever works!!! LOL

 

We probably will not post until we get to Kiev.  We will be calling Jennifer and John though - so if you want updates...call them! (teehee)

Congratulations! I am glad I found your journal. We are also in the process of adopting from Ukraine but likely have a long way to go as we have only just completed our homestudy. Best of luck to you and your family. I am so happy for you. I look forward to hearing (reading) more about the boys.

Take care,
Michelle