There is nothing left for Claire and I to do in Kaluga this trip. We had our rest time this afternoon which was shortened due to Vasa's wild west ride in a car to have his picture made. I think our jet lag is in full force as we would like to go to bed after lunch but have a hard time sleeping past 4 am.
This afternoon at 3:50, as always, we met our driver downstairs for our last visit with Vasa. When we got to the baby home he was having "pot time" so we waited for him to come out. In record breaking fashion, our sweet Vasa wore the exact same outfit every single time we saw him this trip. Therefore, we are naming our pictures by day in our iphoto as his outfit does not determine a change in day. He has had the need for a hat completely drilled into him as he wore his orange boating hat / fedora all the time. We would play with it, throw it, catch it and pick it up but when we began to move from the shade Vasa wanted his hat. Claire bought him a very similar hat about two weeks ago, its navy blue, without knowing the love of a boy and his hat.
As I told you earlier, we took Vasa on his wild ride during lunch and nap time. We weren't gone long but I think Vasa was too wound up to sleep. There was also a strong rain shower which apparently dropped hail on the baby home which scared some of the children. All this to say that sweet Vasa was worn out when we got to visit this afternoon. He almost fell asleep on the swing right away, he sang his sweet songs while being held and he acted like a three year old who missed his much needed nap the rest of the time.
For the first time we saw an opinion of snacks out of V. He had previously eaten all of the strawberry yogurt snacks but he was turning down cheerios and banana cereal bites in an effort to find his yogurt bites. He gave in after looking in my bag to be sure I wasn't holding out.
Vasa's songs consisted of (all the same tune) his repeating "macheenas' three or four times, his repeating "Momma" three or four times, alternating "Momma" and Papa" or just plain la las. After carrying him around the building 7 or 8 times with his head on my shoulder and the three of us trying to sing his song we decided it might be time to drop him off with his "groupa". Just like our first trip, the goodbye was a bit sad and anti-climatic as he bounded off to be with his group and we had to leave. He did give kisses, hugs and told us that he would be waiting for us when we return. He really wants to go on a macheena again. Boy he has no idea how much macheena he will get with Claire and her taxi cab lifestyle!
Vasa has a little boy that has stood out to us since the first visit because he seems to be alone most of the time. He and Vasa seem to be friends. They hugged when we dropped him off this afternoon and yesterday. This little boy looks out the window or around the corner if the kids are outside and just watches. He is a cute little fella and Claire and I prayed that God would provide for His son. As we were leaving, Vasa's caretaker was talking to us and this little boy kept hugging us and holding onto Claire's leg. Every time we would move a bit he would come along and hold her. He kissed her legs and held her hands. He even threw his legs up to see if she would pick him up.
Well our bags are packed, we have had a nice meal at the Black Bull and we are settling in for the night. We board a plane to return home tomorrow and when we arrive only 9 more days will pass before we are back here to add Vasa to our family. If you think of us continue to ask Father to supply all Vasa needs for this transition. We pray that his struggle with our language barrier is not too great, that our girls are never neglected or feel overlooked and that God's peace will continue to be with us.
We love you all and will see you or speak with you very soon! Love, Josh and Claire
This afternoon at 3:50, as always, we met our driver downstairs for our last visit with Vasa. When we got to the baby home he was having "pot time" so we waited for him to come out. In record breaking fashion, our sweet Vasa wore the exact same outfit every single time we saw him this trip. Therefore, we are naming our pictures by day in our iphoto as his outfit does not determine a change in day. He has had the need for a hat completely drilled into him as he wore his orange boating hat / fedora all the time. We would play with it, throw it, catch it and pick it up but when we began to move from the shade Vasa wanted his hat. Claire bought him a very similar hat about two weeks ago, its navy blue, without knowing the love of a boy and his hat.
As I told you earlier, we took Vasa on his wild ride during lunch and nap time. We weren't gone long but I think Vasa was too wound up to sleep. There was also a strong rain shower which apparently dropped hail on the baby home which scared some of the children. All this to say that sweet Vasa was worn out when we got to visit this afternoon. He almost fell asleep on the swing right away, he sang his sweet songs while being held and he acted like a three year old who missed his much needed nap the rest of the time.
For the first time we saw an opinion of snacks out of V. He had previously eaten all of the strawberry yogurt snacks but he was turning down cheerios and banana cereal bites in an effort to find his yogurt bites. He gave in after looking in my bag to be sure I wasn't holding out.
Vasa's songs consisted of (all the same tune) his repeating "macheenas' three or four times, his repeating "Momma" three or four times, alternating "Momma" and Papa" or just plain la las. After carrying him around the building 7 or 8 times with his head on my shoulder and the three of us trying to sing his song we decided it might be time to drop him off with his "groupa". Just like our first trip, the goodbye was a bit sad and anti-climatic as he bounded off to be with his group and we had to leave. He did give kisses, hugs and told us that he would be waiting for us when we return. He really wants to go on a macheena again. Boy he has no idea how much macheena he will get with Claire and her taxi cab lifestyle!
Vasa has a little boy that has stood out to us since the first visit because he seems to be alone most of the time. He and Vasa seem to be friends. They hugged when we dropped him off this afternoon and yesterday. This little boy looks out the window or around the corner if the kids are outside and just watches. He is a cute little fella and Claire and I prayed that God would provide for His son. As we were leaving, Vasa's caretaker was talking to us and this little boy kept hugging us and holding onto Claire's leg. Every time we would move a bit he would come along and hold her. He kissed her legs and held her hands. He even threw his legs up to see if she would pick him up.
Well our bags are packed, we have had a nice meal at the Black Bull and we are settling in for the night. We board a plane to return home tomorrow and when we arrive only 9 more days will pass before we are back here to add Vasa to our family. If you think of us continue to ask Father to supply all Vasa needs for this transition. We pray that his struggle with our language barrier is not too great, that our girls are never neglected or feel overlooked and that God's peace will continue to be with us.
We love you all and will see you or speak with you very soon! Love, Josh and Claire
ohhhh if i had money, i'd come get vasa's friend!
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