Well, since the last post many things have happened on our Russian adventure.
On Sunday, Mom arrived via train fro Moscow in the evening. We got somewhat settled and then we said farewell to Michael who was taking the overnight train back to Moscow. His train arrived around 8am and then he did some sightseeing with his driver, Sasha, before heading to the airport. He arrived home on Monday night and kissed his baby boy goodnight!
Mom and I went to the Police dept on Monday in NN to get Drew's passport. We couldn't get a ticket for the over night train, so we got a good night sleep in the hotel and took the 8am train on Tuesday and arrived in Moscow at 2pm to TONS of traffic. We checked into our apartment (we call it our "bunker-which is a whole story in and of itself!) and then did lots of immigration paperwork for US Embassy appointment the next day. Then, exhausted and hot (it's humid here), we walked a few blocks to do some grocery shopping and the three of us hauled our load back to the apartment, had dinner and passed out!
Today, Wednesday, we all went to the international adoption pediatrician, which is a requirement to get a visa. He passed with flying colors and the doc nicknamed him "buddha belly". I think there were a few times we called Liam the same! After the doctor appointment, Mom sat in the car with Drew while I went to the US Embassy to submit paperwork and request the visa for Drew.
After all the adoption work was done we asked to be taken to an area called Arbat. There is a pedestrian walkway and we had lunch at....The Hard Rock Cafe; such the adventurers! Then we walked the street and shopped and enjoyed the fresh air. Drew was such a trooper all day. It was good for us to get out and about for a change. Once home, Drew went down for a 2 hour nap and so did Mom and Baba Kia (Grandma Kia).
We've had a pretty lazy evening around the house and Drew went to bed early.
Tomorrow we are free in the morning and then head back to the US Embassy around lunch time. After we're done, I think we will be dropped off at Red Square and walk around for a bit.
We fly home 1 day early, on Friday. Very happy about that! We'll be home late on Friday night and hope to update the blog this weekend with more pics...especially of NN and Moscow sites.
And, thank you to everyone who looked after Liam while we were away. We can't tell you how much we appreciate your help.
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