Hello everyone,
Sorry for the delay in writing of our safe return. I never knew such a little person could take up so much time and energy. Here we are hanging out in my mom's office finally getting a chance to write.
We are loving being a family!! I have been blessed with THE BEST BABY EVER. Sofia has adjusted very well to her new life. We are still trying to keep to her usual schedule and are doing that pretty well. The time change and jet lag have played a part in longer naps and earlier wakenings, but she is adjusting very well.
First, I must tell you that I have found my traveling companion. Sofie was such a trooper the whole trip. She just went along with everyting. She only cried 3 times in the whole 28 hours. And those only lasted a few minutes. The stewardesses said she was the best baby.
She has a very easy going, patient, and happy personality. She loves one on one time with her mommy, but also enjoys playing by herself on the floor for periods of time. She loves her oma (grandma) and her Tante Maria and her great grand ma. Sofia is so easy, and enjoyable, and fun to be around.
I am not able to post pictures from my mom's house. I will try to get to the library in town sometime this weekend to keep you updated.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Our adventure
Today was a sunny, not too cold day here in Almaty. So I figured it would be good to get some fresh air. A friend who was here last year, told me about a market and children's store just a few blocks away. So off we went. Everyday I get better at being prepared. So before leaving, I packed a bag of items I thought we might need. I checked her diaper, bundled her up, and off we went. It is probably a 10-15 minute walk. Sofia was awfully quiet. We got to the market and I noticed that once anyone we passed was within 3 feet, they would look at Sofie and then me. Usually when people look at her, they smile. Its like an automatic response. Nobody smiled. I thought it was weird, but kept on looking around. One lady said something to me in Russian. I thought it was "Is she a girl?" Hmmm, she is all in pink. I could tell Sofia was getting tired. Naptime was approaching. So we went back. I turned on music and we were dancing to Angela Lansbury singing "Beauty and the Beast". I put her down and she usually just goes to sleep. She screamed. Hmm, What's wrong? She just ate. If she's tired, she'd fall asleep, ahhh, better check her diaper. Yup. Full. So now I know why people were not smiling. For those of you who don't know, I can't smell. I'm sure this is not the last time something like that will happen. Poor Sofie. I bet she can't wait to be able to talk.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Day two ... I am learning so much
Last night Sofia slept unbelievable well. I didn't sleep a wink due to "new mother syndrome". I was listening to every sound she made. Checked her everytime she made a peep. Hopefully it only lasts for one night and I'll be well again tonight.
We are trying very hard to keep to her schedule from the orphanage.
A bottle at 6:00am (yeah, I'll try to bump that to 7:00 after we get home).
Then back to sleep until 8:00 ( I like that).
Cereal for breakfast. There is an incredible breakfast buffet included with my room, and today we ate down there. They brought me hot water for her cereal. It was snowing and we sat by the giant picture window.
I tried to give her a bath, but she is terrified of the tub. They only used small tubs at the baby house. So she got a second sponge bath. We'll try the tub again tomorrow.
At 11:00 she takes her first nap. She went down at 10:30!
The mashed potatoes that I cooked at the apartment are not going over well. So she had more cereal for lunch.
Dancing and reading books and then a nap at 2:00 until 4:30!! I slept soundly for the first time. Love a good nap.
We were going to go to the Guns and Roses Pub for dinner to use their free wifi, but I ran into the other adpotive parents from Buffalo so we had dinner together. Sofia only ate some of her mashed potatoes. Its gonna be great to come home and be able to try new foods on her. Its too risky to do it here, incase she is allergic. Hope she doesn't mind eating cereal all day, every day.
We rode around in her stroller until 8:00 and now she had another bottle, she sang in her bed, and is off to sleep.
So far so good. I'm learning so much. Sometimes I think I'm like Lucy and Ethel without Ethel, but I'm sure I'll figure this mama thing out.
We are trying very hard to keep to her schedule from the orphanage.
A bottle at 6:00am (yeah, I'll try to bump that to 7:00 after we get home).
Then back to sleep until 8:00 ( I like that).
Cereal for breakfast. There is an incredible breakfast buffet included with my room, and today we ate down there. They brought me hot water for her cereal. It was snowing and we sat by the giant picture window.
I tried to give her a bath, but she is terrified of the tub. They only used small tubs at the baby house. So she got a second sponge bath. We'll try the tub again tomorrow.
At 11:00 she takes her first nap. She went down at 10:30!
The mashed potatoes that I cooked at the apartment are not going over well. So she had more cereal for lunch.
Dancing and reading books and then a nap at 2:00 until 4:30!! I slept soundly for the first time. Love a good nap.
We were going to go to the Guns and Roses Pub for dinner to use their free wifi, but I ran into the other adpotive parents from Buffalo so we had dinner together. Sofia only ate some of her mashed potatoes. Its gonna be great to come home and be able to try new foods on her. Its too risky to do it here, incase she is allergic. Hope she doesn't mind eating cereal all day, every day.
We rode around in her stroller until 8:00 and now she had another bottle, she sang in her bed, and is off to sleep.
So far so good. I'm learning so much. Sometimes I think I'm like Lucy and Ethel without Ethel, but I'm sure I'll figure this mama thing out.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Back in Kaz
Hello everyone,
I arrived in Almaty at 1:00 am after a nervous day of waiting for my passport and visa. It arrived just in the nick of time on Wednesday afternoon. That snow storm was something down in Marengo.
Arman picked me up and took me shopping for water, potatoes, bananas, and bread in the middle of the night. He reserved an apartment for me and Sofia this time. It has more space, but is very run down and no telephone or internet. I didn't like it, so now I am back at the Hotel Kazakhstan.
Sofia arrived at 11:30 this morning. That was one hour later than Arman said. Waiting that one hour was as brutal as waiting the last 6 long weeks. Finally, a knock on the door. She had just woken up so she was a little groggy at first. Once the lady who brought her left, we played on the bed and with in minutes she was all smiles. Just like when I left her. She did not want to go to sleep for her nap. She was too happy. Finally she did nap at 1:00pm, two hours later than usual. Then we had to wake her up to go the the US Embassy. She didn't like that much.
At the Consular's office, she was very good. We waited an hour, then the head guy came out to talk to me. They offered a big apology for the misunderstanding in the instructions given to me. They will make sure to be more accurate from now on.
It's all set. She was approved and has her visa to come home on Tuesday!! We will just hang out here at the hotel. I met another family at the Embassy and they are staying here, too. So maybe we'll meet up tomorrow.
I'm glad to be in the hotel. Its much cleaner and feels more comfortable. Sofia is over tired and therefore very clingy.. I can't leave her sight or put her down without her crying. And I think she is tired of being schlept around. She has taken 3 ..14 hour train rides in the last week or so!! I'll keep holding her, I don't mind at all. If she sleeps through the night, then she will be back to herself tomorrow
I'll try to write again tomorrow.
I arrived in Almaty at 1:00 am after a nervous day of waiting for my passport and visa. It arrived just in the nick of time on Wednesday afternoon. That snow storm was something down in Marengo.
Arman picked me up and took me shopping for water, potatoes, bananas, and bread in the middle of the night. He reserved an apartment for me and Sofia this time. It has more space, but is very run down and no telephone or internet. I didn't like it, so now I am back at the Hotel Kazakhstan.
Sofia arrived at 11:30 this morning. That was one hour later than Arman said. Waiting that one hour was as brutal as waiting the last 6 long weeks. Finally, a knock on the door. She had just woken up so she was a little groggy at first. Once the lady who brought her left, we played on the bed and with in minutes she was all smiles. Just like when I left her. She did not want to go to sleep for her nap. She was too happy. Finally she did nap at 1:00pm, two hours later than usual. Then we had to wake her up to go the the US Embassy. She didn't like that much.
At the Consular's office, she was very good. We waited an hour, then the head guy came out to talk to me. They offered a big apology for the misunderstanding in the instructions given to me. They will make sure to be more accurate from now on.
It's all set. She was approved and has her visa to come home on Tuesday!! We will just hang out here at the hotel. I met another family at the Embassy and they are staying here, too. So maybe we'll meet up tomorrow.
I'm glad to be in the hotel. Its much cleaner and feels more comfortable. Sofia is over tired and therefore very clingy.. I can't leave her sight or put her down without her crying. And I think she is tired of being schlept around. She has taken 3 ..14 hour train rides in the last week or so!! I'll keep holding her, I don't mind at all. If she sleeps through the night, then she will be back to herself tomorrow
I'll try to write again tomorrow.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
My first Giant bump in the road
Hello all of you Sofie watchers,
I know you are all expecting to see pictures of our wonderful reunion at JFK airport today, but I have received some very disheartening news. Yesterday morning, I received a phone call from my adoption agency informing me that the US Consular's office in Almaty did not approve Sofia's visa to come to the United States!! I felt numb, sick, and so sad all at the same time. Needless to say, I am very upset. As I write this, I think of how we should be together on a plane returning to O'Hare right now.
From what I have been told, there has been a misunderstanding in her paperwork. I will hear more details about it on Monday. Plan B has now been put into action. I am getting on an airplane as soon as I can, to go and get her myself!! I leave on Wed. Dec. 9th. Arrive in Almaty on the 11th. We will return to the States on the 15th.
When I began this journey to adopt, I was told by other experienced adoptive parents to expect bumps in the road along the way. Its just part to the process, but don't let them stop you. So far I have not had many bumps. Just a few small glitches. I guess this is my giant bump. It would have been so simple to just fly to New York to get her, but now I will bring her myself to her new home and new life.
I know you are all expecting to see pictures of our wonderful reunion at JFK airport today, but I have received some very disheartening news. Yesterday morning, I received a phone call from my adoption agency informing me that the US Consular's office in Almaty did not approve Sofia's visa to come to the United States!! I felt numb, sick, and so sad all at the same time. Needless to say, I am very upset. As I write this, I think of how we should be together on a plane returning to O'Hare right now.
From what I have been told, there has been a misunderstanding in her paperwork. I will hear more details about it on Monday. Plan B has now been put into action. I am getting on an airplane as soon as I can, to go and get her myself!! I leave on Wed. Dec. 9th. Arrive in Almaty on the 11th. We will return to the States on the 15th.
When I began this journey to adopt, I was told by other experienced adoptive parents to expect bumps in the road along the way. Its just part to the process, but don't let them stop you. So far I have not had many bumps. Just a few small glitches. I guess this is my giant bump. It would have been so simple to just fly to New York to get her, but now I will bring her myself to her new home and new life.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Our Little Apple comes to the Big Apple
Hi All,
Today I found out that Sofia and Andrew will be arriving in NYC on December 5th at 1:45pm. That is exactly 18 days from today. I cannot wait! I've been waiting and waiting for the official day and it feels so good to know it for sure.
I've been in touch with my new friends from New York, Tom and Erika. They came just two days before I left. They have been kind enough to check on Sofia everyday. They give me weekly updates.....
*She is now standing up on her own in the little bouncy chair.
*Smiling has become a part of her persona.
*Every time Tom and Erika go into the nursery to visit their daughter, Melvina (now Shayla), Sofia interacts with them.
*Her hair is starting to grow.
They sent me pictures of her from the last few days. Enjoy!!
Today I found out that Sofia and Andrew will be arriving in NYC on December 5th at 1:45pm. That is exactly 18 days from today. I cannot wait! I've been waiting and waiting for the official day and it feels so good to know it for sure.
I've been in touch with my new friends from New York, Tom and Erika. They came just two days before I left. They have been kind enough to check on Sofia everyday. They give me weekly updates.....
*She is now standing up on her own in the little bouncy chair.
*Smiling has become a part of her persona.
*Every time Tom and Erika go into the nursery to visit their daughter, Melvina (now Shayla), Sofia interacts with them.
*Her hair is starting to grow.
They sent me pictures of her from the last few days. Enjoy!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Almaty..............apples
Well, I survived leaving her behind. Barely. It was so hard to walk away. But I have to keep my eye on the prize and know that soon she will be with us all, forever.
Today we flew to Almaty. Wendy, Joel, and I are in a Guns and Roses Pub in our hotel and feel like we're back in Kansas again. Everything is in English. We're listening to American music. We are eating cheeseburgers and fries, and they have free wifi!!
While I'm here in Almaty for a mere 10 hours, I would like to share with you some information about this city. I planned to write about it on my arrival on October 5th, but the wifi here was out. It's kind of integral to my story, so this is my last chance.
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan. It was the capital until 1997, when President Nazarbayev moved it to Astana to be more centrally located. Almaty used to be named Alma-Ata which means father of apples. You see apples are from Kazakhstan. In early years apple orchards surrounded the city. They used to grow a famous giant Aport apple that grew as big as a baby's head. They would wrap them in paper and ship them to Europe and Russia. A famous Russian scientist, Nikolai Vavilov, was sent here to prove that apples originated in Kazakhstan. (He was a Stalin scientist until he fell out of favor with Stalin and he was sent to the Gulag (labor camp) like the one we went to visit near Karaganda.) In the 1920's, after investigating climate, topography, and apple species, his theory was that the original apple did come from here. They now have DNA evidence that proves his theory correct. By the way, I am getting much of my information from a book titled Apples Are From Kazakhstan. After reading it, I fell in love with this country. It is a history/travelogue book written about 2 years ago. If anyone out there is interested in learning more about this great land, I recommend it.
Hence, my "Apple Baby" blog. My baby comes from Kazakhstan, too.
There has been a change in plans for bringing Sofia home. Originally, I was going to come back here to Kaz to pick her up. The agency has convinced me to let them escort her home. My little apple will be arriving in the Big Apple the first week in December. A date is not secure, I'm hoping its sooner.
This morning at 2am I will go to the airport and fly to Istanbul, Turkey. I arrive at O'hare on Thursday afternoon. Funny, I leave on the 29th and I arrive on the 29th after traveling for about 22 hours. Its a free day.
These last three weeks have zoomed by for me. It has been an incredible experience. It's a fantastic start to a new life with my new daughter.
Thanks to all of you for following along. I plan to post periodically as I get updates on our reunion in NYC.
See you soon!!
Today we flew to Almaty. Wendy, Joel, and I are in a Guns and Roses Pub in our hotel and feel like we're back in Kansas again. Everything is in English. We're listening to American music. We are eating cheeseburgers and fries, and they have free wifi!!
While I'm here in Almaty for a mere 10 hours, I would like to share with you some information about this city. I planned to write about it on my arrival on October 5th, but the wifi here was out. It's kind of integral to my story, so this is my last chance.
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan. It was the capital until 1997, when President Nazarbayev moved it to Astana to be more centrally located. Almaty used to be named Alma-Ata which means father of apples. You see apples are from Kazakhstan. In early years apple orchards surrounded the city. They used to grow a famous giant Aport apple that grew as big as a baby's head. They would wrap them in paper and ship them to Europe and Russia. A famous Russian scientist, Nikolai Vavilov, was sent here to prove that apples originated in Kazakhstan. (He was a Stalin scientist until he fell out of favor with Stalin and he was sent to the Gulag (labor camp) like the one we went to visit near Karaganda.) In the 1920's, after investigating climate, topography, and apple species, his theory was that the original apple did come from here. They now have DNA evidence that proves his theory correct. By the way, I am getting much of my information from a book titled Apples Are From Kazakhstan. After reading it, I fell in love with this country. It is a history/travelogue book written about 2 years ago. If anyone out there is interested in learning more about this great land, I recommend it.
Hence, my "Apple Baby" blog. My baby comes from Kazakhstan, too.
There has been a change in plans for bringing Sofia home. Originally, I was going to come back here to Kaz to pick her up. The agency has convinced me to let them escort her home. My little apple will be arriving in the Big Apple the first week in December. A date is not secure, I'm hoping its sooner.
This morning at 2am I will go to the airport and fly to Istanbul, Turkey. I arrive at O'hare on Thursday afternoon. Funny, I leave on the 29th and I arrive on the 29th after traveling for about 22 hours. Its a free day.
These last three weeks have zoomed by for me. It has been an incredible experience. It's a fantastic start to a new life with my new daughter.
Thanks to all of you for following along. I plan to post periodically as I get updates on our reunion in NYC.
See you soon!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
It's official...There is one more ZACHARI in this world!!!!
Hip Hip Hooray!!
The court of Kazakhstan approved Sofia Meruert Susanna Zachari's adoption!!
I'm a mom!!
Court was held in a non-heated courthouse. We were freezing since it is only 16 degrees today! We waited about 3o minutes, then it was my turn. The court room is about the size of a classroom. The judge was a woman dressed in a maroon robe. She sat at the front on a raised platform. There was a prosecutor, a court secretary, a woman from the Ministry of Education office, a doctor from the orphanage, Tamara our coordinator, Natasha, and me. We stood for the judge when she entered, and when I had to tell the court why I want to adopt a baby from Kazakhstan as well as other explanations. The judge read excerpts from my home study in Russian. Each person read a statement of opinion. They all looked through my photo album. (The prosecutor said Sofia is a very, very beautiful girl.) This took about 20 minutes. The judge left the court room to make a decision and write a statement. So 10-15 minutes later she returned, read her statement which approved my adoption and wished me well and hoped that I will give my daughter many opportunities in her life.
Then we went to the baby house to see our babies. Sofie was so happy to see me, even though it was her nap time.
We had a tea party with the three doctors, which was actually lunch, and it was very nice to sit and talk to them.
We still have an afternoon visit which will include another tea party with the nurses for our babies rooms.
The court of Kazakhstan approved Sofia Meruert Susanna Zachari's adoption!!
I'm a mom!!
Court was held in a non-heated courthouse. We were freezing since it is only 16 degrees today! We waited about 3o minutes, then it was my turn. The court room is about the size of a classroom. The judge was a woman dressed in a maroon robe. She sat at the front on a raised platform. There was a prosecutor, a court secretary, a woman from the Ministry of Education office, a doctor from the orphanage, Tamara our coordinator, Natasha, and me. We stood for the judge when she entered, and when I had to tell the court why I want to adopt a baby from Kazakhstan as well as other explanations. The judge read excerpts from my home study in Russian. Each person read a statement of opinion. They all looked through my photo album. (The prosecutor said Sofia is a very, very beautiful girl.) This took about 20 minutes. The judge left the court room to make a decision and write a statement. So 10-15 minutes later she returned, read her statement which approved my adoption and wished me well and hoped that I will give my daughter many opportunities in her life.
Then we went to the baby house to see our babies. Sofie was so happy to see me, even though it was her nap time.
We had a tea party with the three doctors, which was actually lunch, and it was very nice to sit and talk to them.
We still have an afternoon visit which will include another tea party with the nurses for our babies rooms.
Monday, October 26, 2009
One more day
It snowed today! It's nice to see Kazakhstan in white, but it was even nicer to have such mild weather for most of my stay.
Today a new couple arrived from New York to adopt a baby. They may be adopting Melvina, Sofie's friend. It will be nice to know where Melvina goes to live so we can stay in touch. We spent time today showing them places to shop and going out to eat. I hope they have as great an experience as we did.
Today Sofia was very happy. She laughed a lot and squealed. The caregiver who was working today was hugging her and kissing her. It makes me feel better about leaving, knowing that she will be in good, loving hands when I am gone. They all are so good. I wish I could tell them in Russian how much I appreciate what they do. Maybe Natasha will be in there to translate for me tomorrow.
My court appointment for the official adoption is at 9:30am. After court we will go to buy cakes. Then we bring them to the orphanage to celebrate with a tea party. The doctor and the orphanage director and I don't know who else will be there. I think the caregivers will get some of the cake. I'll find out tomorrow.
I do get to go back in the afternoon to spend one last time together with my Sofia.
Tomorrow is a big, big day. I am so very excited!!!! Not about leaving her, about being her mom!!
Today a new couple arrived from New York to adopt a baby. They may be adopting Melvina, Sofie's friend. It will be nice to know where Melvina goes to live so we can stay in touch. We spent time today showing them places to shop and going out to eat. I hope they have as great an experience as we did.
Today Sofia was very happy. She laughed a lot and squealed. The caregiver who was working today was hugging her and kissing her. It makes me feel better about leaving, knowing that she will be in good, loving hands when I am gone. They all are so good. I wish I could tell them in Russian how much I appreciate what they do. Maybe Natasha will be in there to translate for me tomorrow.
My court appointment for the official adoption is at 9:30am. After court we will go to buy cakes. Then we bring them to the orphanage to celebrate with a tea party. The doctor and the orphanage director and I don't know who else will be there. I think the caregivers will get some of the cake. I'll find out tomorrow.
I do get to go back in the afternoon to spend one last time together with my Sofia.
Tomorrow is a big, big day. I am so very excited!!!! Not about leaving her, about being her mom!!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
An unexpected surprise
It is Sunday evening here in Karaganda and we just had an unexpected brilliant day. We had no plans for the day, believe it or not. We thought maybe if its not too cold we would walk to another mall that is less expensive than the downtown malls. The day began with breakfast at the hotel restaurant, laundry, and even a nap. Then Wendy and Joel's Karaganda connection called to ask if we would like to go out to eat and see his shop. They know Victor's brother, Igor from a glass blowing factory (Simon Pierce) in Vermont. Igor asked Wendy and Joel to bring things to his family here in Karaganda from the States. Now Victor wanted to thank them by taking us out.
He took us to an outstanding restaurant. We were seated in a private room with giant furniture. He ordered for us. We started with a meat platter which included chicken breast, beef tongue, horse meat, and horse sausage. My favorite was...you guessed it, the horse sausage. Very good flavor. Its the kind they serve on special occasions. Well this was special. Then I had roasted lamb. I wanted to try lamb while here, because it is a staple food in Kaz, so I thought it would be very good.. I was right. We also had more Manties (dumplings) but this time roasted instead of steamed.
Next, he took us to his shop which is in a mall....guess which one....you're not going to believe this...it is the mall we were going to walk to if it wasn't too cold out! We cannot believe our luck on this trip! I am certain that I have angels watching over me. (Thanks dad). Things just keep falling into place. Victor has a men's clothing store. Very excellent, fashionable styles. Joel bought jeans and two shirts. It's amazing how the right fit can make you look so good. Then we walked across the hall to the tailor and she shortened his jeans for him in 15 minutes. We need an on call tailor at our malls in the U.S. How convenient!
We were able to get some things at a lower price than downtown so we are very, very happy. What a nice man. I've read that Kazakhs are very hospitable people and now after spending three weeks here, I can say that it is very true.
Tomorrow is my last full day with Sofia. I will savor every moment.
He took us to an outstanding restaurant. We were seated in a private room with giant furniture. He ordered for us. We started with a meat platter which included chicken breast, beef tongue, horse meat, and horse sausage. My favorite was...you guessed it, the horse sausage. Very good flavor. Its the kind they serve on special occasions. Well this was special. Then I had roasted lamb. I wanted to try lamb while here, because it is a staple food in Kaz, so I thought it would be very good.. I was right. We also had more Manties (dumplings) but this time roasted instead of steamed.
Next, he took us to his shop which is in a mall....guess which one....you're not going to believe this...it is the mall we were going to walk to if it wasn't too cold out! We cannot believe our luck on this trip! I am certain that I have angels watching over me. (Thanks dad). Things just keep falling into place. Victor has a men's clothing store. Very excellent, fashionable styles. Joel bought jeans and two shirts. It's amazing how the right fit can make you look so good. Then we walked across the hall to the tailor and she shortened his jeans for him in 15 minutes. We need an on call tailor at our malls in the U.S. How convenient!
We were able to get some things at a lower price than downtown so we are very, very happy. What a nice man. I've read that Kazakhs are very hospitable people and now after spending three weeks here, I can say that it is very true.
Tomorrow is my last full day with Sofia. I will savor every moment.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Dress up time
Today I dressed Sofia up in one of her new dresses. I think she was more interested in her little bare feet than in wearing a pretty dress. Although she did love the oooos and aahhhs from our friends. To dress her I had to first take off two pairs of socks, then an outfit, then a long sleeved onesie. I left one short sleeved onesie on her. I quickly took off her tights while no one from the baby house was looking. She loves to look at her toes, and her little toes were touching the floor for only the second time. I think she likes the feeling.
We went in to visit the caregivers in her room. They sent well wishes to her on my video camera and gave us a tour of the area where she has lived these past 7 months. They said they are happy that she is going to have such a good mother and a wonderful family. They asked if she has a babushka (grandma) at home in America. I said yes and she can't wait to meet her. This will be a special video for her to see as she grows up.
We went in to visit the caregivers in her room. They sent well wishes to her on my video camera and gave us a tour of the area where she has lived these past 7 months. They said they are happy that she is going to have such a good mother and a wonderful family. They asked if she has a babushka (grandma) at home in America. I said yes and she can't wait to meet her. This will be a special video for her to see as she grows up.
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