So we started out the day picking up the Hershon's at the airport. We drove half hour and got to their hotel only to find out we left their laptop at the other airport. So back and forth we went. We then had a two hour lunch killing time and trying to keep our minds off the excitement of the kids coming. Jo and I talked the most. We talked a bunch about our wonderful summer hosting and the boys who melted our hearts.
Then off to the airport for another two hour wait for the kids to get through customs. Well it seemed like two hours. It was fun to hang out with all the families.
Then the kids came out and there was our little Lera. She saw me and lit up and gave me a huge smile. She came right to me and gave me a shy hug. I introduced her to her new family and then we sat down to wait for the translater. Grego was instantly in love. He looked at her and said "mom, she is beautiful". This is a 6 year old boy. Too cute.
When the translator finally came she told us she didn't want anything except to hurry and get home and away from all the craziness. She wanted "quiet and calm". Great, this was not going to be happening at my house :0/. I then asked her all the questions I could to make sure she was ok (hungry, thristy, happy, scared). She was totally fine and happy.
We got lots of pictures and Gary got her water. Then off we went. No tears or fears. She was quiet but would always give us smiles. Super sweet girl.
I did see Vadym's sister at the airport. I almost died. I ran over as soon as I could and hugged her. Gary and I were so happy to see her and she is so beautiful. I had this ache in my heart because it was only 6 months ago we were doing this same thing with Vadym. (miss him and going to see him next week).
Lera slept on the way home and when we got there she just came right with us like she new what to do. I showed her the house and bathroom and had her brush her teeth. She still didn't want to eat but I make popcorn and put a Christmas movie on. I gave her a new pajama dress I got from American Girl. She didn't want to put it on right away so I put the matching one I got on Giuliana and Lera started laughing because it was so big....score on the laugh!!! Woot!.
The kids were so in aw over her, they would sit on her bed and watch all she did. She didn't seem to mind but I am sure she just wanted her space.
She loved her bed and opened the Barbie we gave her at the airport. She loves this doll. She sat and played with her hair and watched a movie and played dolls with Giuliana until 11. I didn't want to force bedtime and they were bonding so I just let it happen. That is until Giuliana started getting way too tired and turning into a stinker with me. So I pulled the covers down and Lera got her PJ's on and crawled in. I had Giuliana give her a kiss and then I reached down and kissed her other cheek. She smiled and seemed so happy and content. I lyed down in Giuliana's bed so she wouldn't keep getting up and bugging Lera and within 5 minutes both were fast asleep.
It was a great day and Lera is beautiful and so sweet. She is very quiet and doesn't talk except to Giuliana when I leave the room. She will just nod her head yes or no when I ask her things.
So far score! Tomorrow the plan is to keep a smile on that beautiful face. Check back later for the pictures...and maybe my spell check will be working :0/ Sorry bout those. .
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