Oh, I don't want to make it out like it was smoothy sailing from the start, but comparatively speaking, we are off to a good start.
We arrived at Macy's baby home at 4:30pm with clothes, a couple of fans as a gift to the orphanage, and a sneaking suspicion that we were about to embark on an afternoon of peacekeeping. While Macy didn't completely let us down, she was rather content on the car ride home. It may have helped that she got to ride on Shelly's lap in lieu of a car seat. Her curiosity keep her eyes fixed on all the activity outside our car. She definitely was taking it all in.
Much like the reception I got at the orphanage visits, she preferred to keep me at a safe distance. I did get a few high fives and kisses blown my way during our trip.
We received her schedule today and were advised to stick with it. In an effort to maintain compliance, we fed her dinner (soup, bread, purred veggies, cheese and some juice). She prefers to dink out of a cup by herself, but when given a sippy-cup, she grasped the concept in no time. She ate almost everything that was put in front of her. Then it was pajama time and of to bed, both without incident. Just a couple of whimpers at first, but now she's fast asleep in her crib.
We submitted for her passport today, and as a result, will have it Saturday morning. Once we get it, we will be off for Moscow. Until then, we just fill the time. Maybe a walk to the park, or a little "retail therapy." Never too early to start that, right?
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