Still in Kiev

Well, it is now two months and counting since we left Louisville, Ky to come to the Ukraine for our child. Dave left last Tuesday(Sept 2) to go home and spend time with our boys before returning to work on Monday. From what I hear, the boys were very excited to see him (but maybe didn't completely recognize him with his "long" hair!). I have been spending time with little Dima, running after him as he gets into everything here in the apartment. He is definitely a curious one and really keeps me on my toes! Our day usually consists of a "big" outing of walking to the nearest McDonalds (about a 20 minute walk), getting a coke for me and french fries for him, and then walking back. The nearest playground does not have any good equipment for little kids, so yesterday I bought him a shovel and pail set so that he could play in the sand at the playground. He had a lot of fun with the pail set and then also had to play with it in the bath tub that night! He LOVES baths! He squeals and plays like no other kid I know, and actually LOVES to dump water on his head. He gets a bath everyday now just to have fun, if for nothing else.

Well, I best be off. Dima has lost interest in what he was playing with and is now getting into things he shouldn't! Off to run after my little speed child!

By the way, we expect to get his passport on Tueday or Wednesday and then it will be off to do the medical and go to the Embassy for his visa. I hope to be on a plane this time next week! Please pray for no more delays. Much love to everyone at home.

Candace (and Dima!)