We have our boy! Praise God! We picked him up yesterday around 3:30 and he couldn't wait to change his clothes and leave with Mama and Papa. He was so good on the way back to Chelyabinsk, he didn't like the seat belt, but he handled it remarkably well.
We got to the hotel and fed him his first meal--he had instant potatoes, a boiled egg, 1/2 an apple and a glass of milk. Then our friends came to see us and we had a pizza party, he was quite a ham!! Kirill and Naia brought him some balloons and he loved them! He played and played with Manning and Abagail Goldman.
After the party we gave him his first bath and he loved it. He splashed around like every three year old does. Then it was off to bed, he did, gr
eat wimpering a little at first, until I figured out that he needed to use his potty. After that we walked back to bed and he sucked his thumb and went to sleep next to us. He slept through the night, tossing and turning a lot but never waking up scared. He woke up this morning and looked at Mark and said PAPA! and smiled really big--it was precious. I ask
ed him in Russia do you want to eat and he said DA! So his first breakfast he had porridge with bananas (Thanks, Lynn!), an apple and a big glass of milk. Today Mark will go to the passport office to submit his paperwork and Luke and I will stay here. Then we will check out of our hotel and go pick up the passport when it is ready and head to the airport to fly back to Moscow! Yipee! We'll post again from Moscow tomorrow.
eat wimpering a little at first, until I figured out that he needed to use his potty. After that we walked back to bed and he sucked his thumb and went to sleep next to us. He slept through the night, tossing and turning a lot but never waking up scared. He woke up this morning and looked at Mark and said PAPA! and smiled really big--it was precious. I ask
ed him in Russia do you want to eat and he said DA! So his first breakfast he had porridge with bananas (Thanks, Lynn!), an apple and a big glass of milk. Today Mark will go to the passport office to submit his paperwork and Luke and I will stay here. Then we will check out of our hotel and go pick up the passport when it is ready and head to the airport to fly back to Moscow! Yipee! We'll post again from Moscow tomorrow.
15 comments:
PRAISE GOD!!!! I connot even believe it! Merry Christmas to all three of you...I have been following your blog for some time and I cannot tell you how much joy I feel knowing he is finally YOURS!
Lori
How precious! The wait was worthwhile! Can't wait to see you soon!
Congratulations!!! We are all busy preparring for your arrival. Please, keep us posted on anything special you might need- though, I'd venture to guess all the elves around here already have it taken care of.
Love,
the Quints
Oh, how joyful! It sounds like a wonderful first day for all three of you! I can't even imagine how great it was to have Luke wake up beside you and be so happy. We look forward to hearing all the details of your time together. Love, Julie
So glad all went well for you and Luke on the first night with him. We would love to come to meet you in St. Louis with Linda & Bobby but I am playing the keyboard for our Christmas Eve Service so that lets us out. You are in our thoughts and prayers for a safe flight. I know this will be your best Christmas ever!!!
Ethel & Ard
Your blog made my day. Your joy is contagious and I am happy for all 3 of you. Can't wait to see Luke at book club.
What a precious boy! God is so good! Luke was born to be in your family forever, it's amazing when you think about it.
I am so happy for you and your Christmas miracle!
Blessings,
Penny
I now have tears of joy!! Looking forward to meeting him and seeing YOU!!
That is AWESOME! We are so excited for you guys! Can't wait to see you guys and meet Luke!
MAMA, PAPA, & LUKE. I can't wait to give each of you a big hug. What a wonderful Christmas. It surely will be one that, for those of us who love you, will always remember and will hold close to our hearts. And we all said, "God Bless Us Everyone". And He has.
Love Gloria R.
Hello friends! Hope your flight to Moscow was OK and little Luke - Konstantin liked the sky
We started missing 3 of you the same night but the thought that you are almost home surrounded by relatives and friends warms up our hearts! Kirill is very, very thankful to you guys, he is excited about new Windows version and also going to buy a web camera on the money he earned thanks to you!
All we talk about is YOU ! Even at work, everyone would like to know what’s going on, they don’t speak English but still visit you blog and look at pictures!
We hope to be in touch and talk via skype as often as we can! Please, feel free to call us, AnYtImE you need it!!!
Your Russians, K&N with love.
What great news!! God has been so good and your faith has been so blessed! We cannot wait to see all of you soon. God bless you all as you travel back.!!!
What joy to wake up to Luke's smiling face! And what a blessing for Luke to have you as parents!! It's also been a joy to witness this miracle, and like everyone else, we're so anxious to have you home. God bless you as the three of you journey back. Love, Sherry
What joy to wake up to Luke's smiling face! And what a blessing for him to have you as parents! It's also been a joy to witness this miracle, and like everyone, we're so anxious to have you home. God bless your travels--Love, Sherry
I love the bathtub picture, he is adorable! I'm so thankful you are together and can't wait to spend time with the 3 of you!!
hugs and kisses,
We're still praying for safe travel and a smooth adjustment for Luke.
love you all,
Kelly
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