We just kind of hid on a swing and pretended she was awake and let her nap. She obviously needed it if she did that 20minutes into our visit!
This evening though, we did laps of the building and sang and danced. She now mimicks our clapping and feet stomping. As soon as she is in our arms she is reaching for our mouths so we can make noise and pat her hand on it so it "warbles." You know what I mean, right? I can't explain it properly.
Now for the mind blow! This would definitely NOT have happened if the couple from Ontario hadn't been with us. They adopted a few years ago befor the wait times changed. The judge has agreed that if we are awarded custody we can take her after only 10 days! HOLY TIME DIFFERENCE, BATMAN! This means, if we are granted custody and no one appeals she is officially ours on August 6th and we are to take her to Moscow from the baby home August 9th, and then we will be back in Canada by, probably, the 16th. Then they went to the passport officials and negotieated getting the passports made in 1 or 2 days! We were instantly overjoyed and then looked at each other with panic in our eyes. How the heck are we going get all we need and flights and hotel in Moscow with only 11 days and one pay in between!?!?! Then we look at her - it will happen. Just look at that face:
...how can we NOT make it happen? My "due" date just was shortened by 4 weeks! The reps and lawyer seem confident that this will all work out. I'm a little nervous, except I don't feel it at all with her - but, heck, I'm a mom, I worry!
It's time to make lists of things to get. Good 14 hour layover activity hahaha!
This shorter wait time also is better for her remembering us! She is always reaching up to be held so I'm hoping the 11 days we won't see her will be short enough that she will reach for us when we see her in August! If not, she will at least remember a lot quicker than she did after 2 months. I love her!
And I love watching her and Mike together!
Ok, we go over the hearing procedures tomorrow and then it's court the next day. Let's tackle that now.
Goose. Bumps. And her little fingers on Mike's shoulder is just too much sweetness! Much love.
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OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AUNTIE KAT!!!!!1
The news keeps getting better. Dont worry about anything. Take care business there. Whatever you need here is just a phone call away.
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OMGGGGG YAYYYYYYYYY
ReplyDeleteAmazing news! Can't wait to hear more updates-- and the pictures are beyond adorable!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJen (and Dylan, as he's right beside me!) xoxox
PS "Heck, I'm a Mom, I worry"-- totally gave me goosebumps and got me all teary!!!!
ReplyDeleteJen
Its like the calm before the storm xoxo mom
ReplyDeleteGr eat pictures. You both look like parents. She is gorgeous. (Unbiased Mima, here).Earlier arrival would be great. Praying all goes well in court tomorrow. Your other furry kids are doing fine. love Mum/Irene xxxxxooooo
ReplyDeleteAnd my mind and my heart is blown. I couldn't be happier for you both. Dania is an angel and perfection wrapped in a sweet little package. It looks like she is meant to be in mike's arms. Sending all our love. Mel,Pat, and Emme
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