Today was a long paperwork day. We had to meet with the assistant to the Mayor. He interviewed us and then signed some papers. Tonight Oksana will put them on the bus to Kiev. Our facilitator in Kiev will meet the bus in the morning and get the papers and turn them in for us. Whew! This all needs to happen before court on Tuesday.
We spent the morning on the playground, as usual. He always seems to find a new interest to occupy himself with. Today it was pulling all of the berries off of the bushes. We cleaned out all of the bushes surrounding the playground and filled a blue bucket with berries, only to promptly dump them down the slide. Big Fun!!
Here in Ukraine there are many stray cats and dogs. They aren't aggressive (that we have seen), just prowling around everywhere. The funny thing is - our little one hates them! As soon as a cat or dog approaches the playground, he drops whatever he is doing and takes off running at them and yelling in Ukrainian. We can't figure out if this is from him, or if they teach them this at the orphanage so they will stay away from these strays. We take turns chasing after him. He will go far in his pursuit to run them off! We will have to break him of this habit once we get home.
This is the statue outside the mayor's office. He is Shevchenko - a Ukrainian writer and 'the voice of the people'. There were quite a few flowers left there for him.
This is a picture of the restaurant we ate at yesterday. We decided to celebrate getting our petition turned in by eating at a real restaurant, not just a cafeteria. This place actually had menus with English subtitles. We had fun reading through the extensive menu. Of course Kelly had to try the Borscht and also had fish kebobs with rice. It was catfish and salmon and very tasty. Jason had stuffed mushrooms (with cheese and meat) and deep fried perch, with a side of fried potatoes and mushrooms. As you can tell, we are eating well. So far we haven't tried anything we didn't like.
More tomorrow. Thanks for all of your comments. We anxiously check each night to see what you have left. It makes us feel a little closer to home!
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I look forward to your comments every day..so many people are reading them and feel like they are apart of your experience..Thanks for sharing this time with us and you guys keep having fun..We are with you in prayer...
Much love,
Dabhee & Dave
I can't wait to see a picture of your little guy - he sounds like he's lots of fun!! :)
Everything sounds like it is moving right along. Oh how you must look forward to your twice-a-day visits! Thanks so much for all of the information, it almost feels like we are there with you! By the way, have you found a Ukranian version of Kranky?
On the picture that you posted with "Uncle Ron", what are the white things in the background? They look like giant flower pots!
We enjoy keeping up with your adventures online. You guys are in our thoughts always....take care!
Blogging this has allowed us to be a part of your adventure far away just as much as it has helped you to feel connected to home. Thanks for letting us share it with you.....
Carla
Chase is pretty stoked about meeting him. He said he can show him how to do things and he will have someone to play with. He hopes he likes video games once he sees them. LOL Guess you can let him know before he leaves you all know of one "good" dog that doesn't need to be chased. ;-)
Sure sounds like the food is good...figured it would be.
I have two dogs your little guy can come chase around the back yard. They can all run out some energy and sleep better that night. The berry picking will come in handle during strawberry season. We just need to keep him from dumping them out. Back here nothing has changed the weather is stilling 20 degrees one day and then 72 the next. Got to run to finish cleaning, we are having family over on Saturday for birthdays. Your little guy’s first birthday as a Karlen is going to be so much fun. Maybe Chuck E Cheese’s.
News from home: I talked to Frances last night until after 11:00. She has moved to the DE house but still working 50 plus hours. She says to tell you all hello. Hope you had a great day with your little guy.
Is his name going to be GOLIATH?? Just kidding. I'm betting on David.
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