We've gotten some very timely comments today and yesterday. Thank you all.
We had been told to maintain Matthew and Thomas' normal schedule which included naps - anyone want to guess what's coming? In a word "fiasco".
Anyhow they say that God only gives us what we can handle. They're good boys but the language barrier is difficult and thus far they really haven't needed English.
We are all out of our element hear in Kyiv and just want to be home. We're in a bizarre apartment in Kyiv complete with grafitti and urine in the stairwell. We had macaroni with spicy ketchup for dinner. It was a hit.
Tomorrow we'll tell you about the embassy (America!) and the American Clinic. The boys were fabulous at both, and we go back to the embassy tomorrow afternoon.
Well, we can't get an internet connection here that will allow us to put up pictures, so please be understanding.
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Hey Chris and Ellen:
Nora just forwarded your blog link to me. What a fantastic adventure you are embarking on! Congratulations and welcome to parenthood. As a fellow mother of a 3-year-old boy, I can tell you it ain't the language that's causing this child's behavior. I read and took comfort in hearing about the temper tantrums. I'm sorry, but misery does love company. A dear friend (mother of girls) calls it 3MS (as opposed to PMS). In a dead panic one minute, and bright as sunshine the next. Go figure.
At any rate... I am DELIGHTED to hear about your adoption, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you make your way home.
Blessings to you, happy family!
With much love from your cousin Eileen
Heard the news last night with the Flirtinis and got blog address. Congratulations to all of you! You have been in my prayers. The boys are so fortunate to have you as their parents. You will be fantastic. Keresey
Things will be so much better when you get home. Then you can start to think about a schedule and normalcy. I'm so impressed that the boys have done so well with traveling, and those appointments must be lengthy. They can hold it together when they have to - a good sign! "One day at a time". Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Patricia
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