This morning I woke refreshed and ready to go around 5-5:30. We met the Goeppners for breakfast (Boy were the candy bars good :))and headed on out to Sosnovoborsk again. The trip seems so long, especially in the pre-morning dark.
When we arrived, we were told that since we were early, we could go ahead and play with the children, and talk to Galena afterwards. This time when they brought in Sergey, he cried like he'd lost his best friend for several minutes. It was probably only 5- but it's the 5 minutes that last forever. Again, the stacking toy saved the day... :)
Once he quieted down, we went back over to the couch area. Though he still wanted to get up and go off and play, he seemed content to stay with us and play. He looked at his picture book- and seemed excited about Cobaka. He looked at all the pages. We took off his shoes and socks and traced his foot to get a size reference.
That, along with the crackers Penny shared with us for him, seemed to break the ice. We took off his outfit and tried on the 2 that we brought. The 12 month was just a touch too small- when he leaned over, the side buttons snapped open :) The other outfit, 18m in size was missized. The onsie was too small and the jacket to go over it, too big. I thought he didn't like the hat, but, when watching from a different view- I think he may have been trying it on himself :)
The most amazing thing happened while we were putting his clothes on. I had him on the floor to fasten the snaps, leaned over, tickled and kissed him, and he laughed!!! OK, this was amazing. I don't think even I have any idea what that belly laugh did to my heart. I'm tearing up right now, just thinking about this.
Tim and I tickled and cuddled, pounded on the xylophone and looked at pictures with Sergey, but way, way, way, way too soon, they came back and got him. It was time for his nap- so we only got to see him for a mere hour today. It was so disappointing!! :(
When we arrived, we were told that since we were early, we could go ahead and play with the children, and talk to Galena afterwards. This time when they brought in Sergey, he cried like he'd lost his best friend for several minutes. It was probably only 5- but it's the 5 minutes that last forever. Again, the stacking toy saved the day... :)
Once he quieted down, we went back over to the couch area. Though he still wanted to get up and go off and play, he seemed content to stay with us and play. He looked at his picture book- and seemed excited about Cobaka. He looked at all the pages. We took off his shoes and socks and traced his foot to get a size reference.
That, along with the crackers Penny shared with us for him, seemed to break the ice. We took off his outfit and tried on the 2 that we brought. The 12 month was just a touch too small- when he leaned over, the side buttons snapped open :) The other outfit, 18m in size was missized. The onsie was too small and the jacket to go over it, too big. I thought he didn't like the hat, but, when watching from a different view- I think he may have been trying it on himself :)
The most amazing thing happened while we were putting his clothes on. I had him on the floor to fasten the snaps, leaned over, tickled and kissed him, and he laughed!!! OK, this was amazing. I don't think even I have any idea what that belly laugh did to my heart. I'm tearing up right now, just thinking about this.
Tim and I tickled and cuddled, pounded on the xylophone and looked at pictures with Sergey, but way, way, way, way too soon, they came back and got him. It was time for his nap- so we only got to see him for a mere hour today. It was so disappointing!! :(
The one good thing about him leaving was his caregiver. She sat down with him for a few minutes and did a rhyme, or clapping game- not too sure with the language barrier, but he laughed and clapped and rubbed his hands and put his hands on his head, pointed to his ears, eyes and nose when told, laughed and looked like a totally different child. Can't wait to see him respond to us that way!! Can't wait to spend enough time with him that he feels comfortable with us like that!!
But, Tim was able to video tape for the Goeppners, who are adopting 2 sons. They were able to stay with their parents for almost an extra hour. After about 1/2 an hour of wondering what we should do now, Yelena came in and got us and we went to Galena's office to ask any questions and find out more about Sergey. We found out some great things, which we can't post until after the adoption is complete- but nothing new was brought out with any health concerns, and they were able to answer questions about our next trip and what would happen.
3 comments:
i am so happy for you guys, prayers and safe travels, love, Sonya
Yeah! I discovered your blog just when it gets really exciting. Praise God for your meeting with Sergey.
Aren't baby laughs precious?- so much so when they are your own :) we have video of West laughing when we met him and my heart melts even now thinking of it.
Praise God for your trip -and I hope your return home goes smoothly.
Amazing! I don't even have words, Debbie...I am so happy for you and Tim! I can't wait to talk to you!
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