He cried when we left......sigh

Hello everyone!

its friday and we are now on a pretty regular shcedule seeing cole. We pick him up from his class.. about 12 kids and 5 teachers. very very good ratio. they give us a blanket, we bring toys , juice and a snack. the grounds of the orphanage are very big and they have about 15 different play type shelter areas. all have been painted in the last 3-4 years. just showing some wear. grass is getting tall... we saw the guy with a weedeater and it died on him. the next day he had a scythe (spelling... long handled bladed cutter tool) We eat our snack.. cookies or crackers or fruit. have juice.. apple or grape and then walk and play. he has quickly discovered the joy of going thru my purse and when we get up to leave he puts all his toys right into it.
Today for the first time when we had to take him back.... he would not go into the door. He cried... we had to distract him ... it was so sad, but so good. he calls me momma and andy poppa. he wont walk around usually without one of us holding his hand. and of course a toy in the other one.

the women there know our names and told me today that the Dr. said Cole has a cold or something.. he has been a little drippy. any way our mission today is to find a ukraine pharamacy and get the note they gave us filled to take back this afternoon. we have been buying diapers for them... they really appreciate it. they are all very nice and good with the kids.

Cole went thru my wallet today... got a huge grin when he saw Emma and giggled "emma" He really want to play with you. You will have to show him your big ball in the back yard.



Its very hot here... probably 85 ish. cant tell the weather is in russian. no air conditioners... i love my fan.

Gene from the agency will call us today with the actual time for our court appt. on Monday. Some one from the agency will be coming to go with us. We are so excited for the 10 day count down. the other 2 couples that are here from italy and isreal go home with there boys tomorrow. they told us to be patient... it will pass.

i did measure Coles waist, shoulders, and leg (outseam) today with my ribbon. I will get measurements to you.... you will have to guess the size from that. The may not be perfect, a little oversize, but its ok .. he will grow!!!

we miss you all so much. Congratulations to Emma on being in Pre - K now!! We love you Emma, pet maggie for us and give Marley a hug.

Love mommy and daddy.

ps... Cole saw marleys picture and said Marley and barked... tee hee