Doctors Day

Well, our good nilght of sleep lasted until about 3:30am when all 4 of us were up. We all took Melatonin and fell back to sleep. Actually, I am not sure if I ever did, but we got up at 8:30. We stayed pretty low key all morning and made lunch. Then Julie and I headed to get paperwork notarized and then to the doctors. On the way to the doctors I got pretty car sick. I can go 18 hours of flying and be fine, and then this! Right before my doctors visit?
I was able to get some fresh air for about 20 minutes and I chewed some mint gum and it seemed to help. I was rejuvenated just on time.

Basically, the doctors visits were pretty simple. The phsycologist asked if we were in therapy and if we fought a lot. She signed off. We then had to take our shirts off and have several doctors poke us and ask a few silly questions. I had to breath heavy, touch my nose with my eyes closed, and do one squat. Then it was over. Pretty simple. Julie did not enjoy being topless and having people poke and stare. Can't imagine why!

Milo stayed at the hotel with Kelsey. Kelsey made some Russian friends and played at the playground. They also watched some Little house on the Prairie.

Tonight we ate with a bunch of other adopting families. Some had already had their kids placed with them and others are in about the same place we are. It was a great time of getting to know each other and sharing our our stories of our experiences here in Russia. Kelsey made another friend. He is a 5 year old boy that was adopted from Russia a few years ago. They are adopting again. They should get their next one later this week. Kelsey and this little boy are a great match. They are both really animated and have a lot to say. It was really fun to watch them interact all through dinner and playing afterwards.

Tomorrow we will go visit Silas. Milo and Kelsey get to come to see him. We will see Sawyer on Thursday, but Milo and Kelsey cannot come that day. It is a much longer drive and Kelsey wouldn't enjoy it much anyway.

Then Friday is court day! Our coordinator told us today that our efforts to get a consulate at the US Embassy here in Vladivostok paid off. He said it was because of our letters and efforts that they are providing the service for us. That was cool to hear. We know God had the most to do with it. It is still such great news.

It was a pretty good first day. We haven't seen the sun yet. It has been cloudy the whole time. Hopefully that will change tomorrow!