We are at McDonalds now which is right across from our hotel and luck me, there are three McDonalds staff members assigned to handling the kids! They have paints tattoos and balloons gallore!!!! YIPPEE! The kids think they have died and gone to heaven. So far, we have spent 2 hours here each day. For any who have traveled extensively, you'll understand what I mean when I say that even though it is McDonalds, it does not taste like McDonalds! But, I have forced down a fillet of fish and an egg mcmuffin. The first "real food" I've had since arriving here! I just can't deal with different foods which is too bad for me! Gina enjoys most of the food so she if fortunate, but she has said that she is starting to smell like a Russian as the odor of the food is coming through her pores!!!!
We are on Arbat Street which is the main tourist street in Moscow. It is pedestrian only so that is nice. There are lots of tables set up like a flee market of sorts. I haven't bought much, but I did get Zack a hat for his gotcha box. I'll post a picture later. He LOVES it!
The kids are adjusting well. Zack has had about 3 time out and he responds well and come full circle very quickly. Sophia has had a few more time out than Zack, but is getting the hang of listening when she is told no to things like chewing a bottle cap and sneakily retrieving it from the trash. I've gotta keep both eyes on her which is okay because Zack and Auntie Gina are busy turning the room upside down doing flips and things of the sort. I can't wait for you to see what this kid can do!
Well, today just relax which is tough cause it is so BORING and our room is YUCKY! The shower water is yellow and the room smells bad. So we'll keep the kids out until they get tired and then back for a nap and then an afternoon of going stir crazy!
Monday - kids go to doctor for medicals and we go to see Red Square
Tuesday - Russian Consulate
Wednesday - US Embassy
Thursday - US Embassy
Friday - HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!
Well, a special hello to ECCU peeps keeping up with the blog. Thanks to all of you who took your curiousity beyond that by helping me to bring Zack and Sophia home. I can't wait for you to meet them!!!!
Gina has been awesome! I can't imagine being here along for the ride and being happy about it cause these last days are pretty YUCK, but she is keeping my spirits high! I thank God for sending me a godly friend who truly has shown such graciousness in joining me in this endeavor!
PAKA - good bye! pics later I hope!
4 comments:
i see that you guys found internet connections =].
if i were in ur place..i would thank god for mickey dee's! haha.
cant wait till you guys come home!!!!
A big shout out to Gina for all her graciousness and support! your an awesome friend!
W.
yay not only did you find a mcdonalds but one that has internet and gives out tattoos...nice haha
Sorry about the yellow water. What will the kids think of the blue pool water and the grayish brown beach water at home? They're gonna think water is naturally different colors!!
Have fun at McD's! We're sure glad you found internet - I'm not sure what we'd do without your daily updates.
Miss you guys!!
Liz B
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