It seems that I am falling behind in my posts. This time, our internet was down for over a day.
So we arrived in Kremenchuk Sunday morning at 8:30am. Nathan was more tollerable on the train ride this time as he slept most of the trip - what a relief!
We only saw Janine for her afternoon play session. She was not too impressed with us. It was like getting the cold shoulder for leaving her behind for the last few days. I think it was because we did not bring her any treats for the last few days. It took a while, but she did warm up especially when the treats came out. She is now saying please (not that you can understand it but she is attempting) and her thank you is more noticeable. Her walking has taken a bit of set back since we have not been around to assist her. She was only managing 2 steps today but she was taking more risks which was encouraging to see.
On Monday, we had our two visits. She was in vintage form that day. Very excited to see us - the most we have seen so far. The please and thank you are improving. Walking is still stuck at two steps but she is getting very courageous in taking steps without us around. She is very proud when she can stand up on her own with support from a near by object, get her balance and then take a step or two. Her face lights up and she smiles. Then she drops and she is back up climbing like nothing ever happened and tries again. I don't see any fear in her.
Today, we spent the enitre day driving and signing papers. First we drove to her home town (of which I don't have the spelling right now) to get a new birth certificate. Then we drove to the capital of the region to register the birth certificate and get a new identification number from the police station. Then it was off to another government building to apply for the passport. Then it was back to Kremenchuk to visit the baby house to get them to sign some papers, pick up Janine to have her photo taken for the passport, back to the notary to sign more papers/petition, and then to the local police station to take the photo and sign more papers which Misha will take back to capital of the region so no time is wasted having the locals do the paper work delivery. This will save us a couple of days waiting for the passport.
If all goes well, we should be on a plane and back in Toronto by the end of the week.
Tomorrow, we will be on the road again for the last time with Janine in tow back to Kiev where we will wait until the passport is ready. Once we have the passport, then we are off to the Canadian Embassy where we ask for her immigration papers and a visa that will allow her entry into Canada.
Not bad in a days work - much faster and easier then in 2008 - the only difference is we have to wait for the passport - in 2008 we had it the next day. Oh well, at least the end is near and we will be back in our own beds in no time and Janine will be in her new bed.
Wow it seems like you have been away for such a short time. I'm sure it doesn't feel like it to you. We can't wait to meet Janine and in Sofie's case she is really happy to have a playmate on her street that is the same age. Hope you get all your paperwork and you arrive safely home soon.
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