Today’s visit was typical. Test Mama till she’s ready to cry. LOL I am going to mention to Marina that the “visiting” area is just NOT really conducive to entertaining a busy child. Any child who is mobile is not going to appreciate that area. There are just too many offices and doors, and the hallway, and the stairs… it’s just difficult to chase after a child for the whole time, which means there’s really no “bonding” going on because all you are doing is dragging them back onto the rug, and saying “Nyet” over and over and over again.
I got him dressed and we went outside earlier than usual because it was SO nice out (although really windy), and I figured at least outside there’s no offices with people in there trying to work that I have to fetch him out of. LOL I don’t mind chasing him outside. They funny thing is, it’s the opposite. He spends his time trying to get me to carry him everywhere, or laying on the ground. It will be nice when I can just let him lay there and not worry about anyone yelling at me for it anymore (that happened yesterday, not that I understood her, but he did, and knew she was fussing at me for letting him sit there, which of course, made him even more happy to remain sitting there LOL). It’s a battle of wills and eventually I’ll win, I just have to let him think otherwise for now. hehe
I didn’t take one pic today. The thing is, he is dressed in the same clothes everyday, we do the same things everyday, and honestly, it’s hard to take a pic of the little streak of lightening as it flies by me headed for the hallway or an open office door. I took a few over the last couple of days that I haven’t posted, so I’ll see what I can come up with to post from those. I don’t even know why I typed all of that since no one would know any different but me anyway. LOL
While we were outside, one of the little girls from his groupa stayed with us when the Nanny took the other kids to the merry-go-round. I hope she doesn’t get in trouble later. Honestly though, she wasn’t hurting anything, I just took turns pushing the two of them on the swings. He likes having other kids to play with while we’re out there, and is much more fun when there are others around. He forgets that he’s being stubborn and plays instead of trying to manipulate me. hehe Anyway, she is a sweet little thing. Also, RR’s little Eric is in Timothy’s groupa, and I’ve gotten a chance to see him in action a little bit too. He wasn’t happy today to be outside, but I wonder if it had to do with the way he was being treated. I still get such a kick out of seeing the other RR kiddos though, there are so many of them… sigh.
Little Danil was playing off by himself until Timothy busted in and joined him. They are so sweet together, although, I’m starting to see a bit of a bullying streak in Timothy when he’s around the littler kids. I’ll tell ya though, that won’t last a week once we’re home, the littles that I have in my daycare won’t take it, they’ll push back. hehe I can’t wait to see him playing with them, at home, doing his own thing.
How can such a cute little guy be so ornery?
Hang in there.. only forever to go!! Oopps... not supposed to say that! I'm supposed to say just a few more days but I read Cathy's blog and it is much longer than that.... It will pass. You will get out of there. You will be able to let that child run his little legs off (or not) in FREEDOM! Keep on counting down those days, laughing at the insanity of it all, giving love when allowed to all those desperate ones left behind and KEEP ADVOCATING! Let people know who those kids are who are left behind. People need to know. I really think God drags our time out over there in order for each weary and exhausted family to be a voice... SO YELL!
ReplyDeleteI know you are feeling worn down, Mel. I hear it in your words. It's okay to feel overwhelmed and out of it and just homesick. I promise it will be better when you are home. We forget how comforting it is for our brains to see, smell, and feel familiar things. We don't realize there is stress involved in just being in a different place, much less a different country. We are here for you, you can let your hair down and cry your eyes out to us, we'll still love ya. God is with you, rest in Him. Take comfort in the fact that we are all covering you in prayer. And just so you know, I teared up when I saw you and Timothy in the Reece's Rainbow video...Tie a knot in the end of that rope, girl, and hang on to it. We'll be praying you home soon enough.
ReplyDeleteLove wins,
Renee
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He is too cute!!! Sorry this is so rough on you!! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteIt'll be so much easier when you get him home. He'll have freedom to run around and play with HIS toys in HIS room and at HIS house :) Just a few more days, right? He is so handsome!
ReplyDeleteWow, no wonder you are tired, you have your own little personal trainer. Once you are home, you can establish your own rules and routines and things should hopefully be smoother. Love the picture (and caption) with his shoes off!
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