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!!