We're coming home

We had our appointment today at the embassy and it went fine.  Very efficient compared to 3 years ago.  There was a line outside in the cold but we didn't have to stand in it - it didn't seem any of the adoptive parents had to.  We were gone for 3 hours but it didn't feel like it.  Katy stayed at the hotel with Angela which was easy too as she was napping when we left.  The girls were also napping so I woke them, got them dressed and snuck out before Katy woke up, in fact, she slept for about an hour after we left.

Both girls did great while waiting for our turn.  Then during the 30 minutes it took between interview and receiving visas, Mimi took them to a play area for a while.  They played very well with the other kids and when I walked out they got up and walked toward me.   Mimi got to talk to lots of people adopting and she really enjoyed that.  Katy did fine while we were gone - seems to be used to it and I think she may secretly enjoy the quiet time on her own with Angela or Mimi.   

Right now Angela and Mimi are gone getting some take out food and I'm in the room with the 3 girls.  I decided to get some formula for Courtney and it's working wonders.  Jane got us one bottle and Camryn wants it to so we're having to share but Courtney is like a different kid now.  In fact, she just asked for more of it and drank another 5 ounces so things are looking up.  Camryn really likes it too but she's also eating baby food and doing well with that.  They don't have much interest in whole food but at least they're getting some nutrition right now.

We're being picked up tomorrow at 10:30 AM and then we're on the way home.  It should be a good and fast trip home - one 12.5 hour flight then a 2 1/2 hour drive.  Easy compared to what we've been doing. 

Both girls are playing right now and Katy occasionally plays with them.  At the moment she's watching TV and I just got done giving more formula to them.  They want to go to bed but I'm keeping them up a little while longer and then all 3 will go down.  Their last night in Russia. 

So, this is my last adoption blog and, like Carla, I will update on how the girls are doing once we get home.  I've heard that you can print your blog and save them for the children so I'm going to look into doing that.  Please add any comments soon so they can enjoy them when they're older.

 It's been almost 11 months getting to this point but by tomorrow afternoon Camryn & Courtney will be US Citizens!