January 24, 2006
So far, so good
OK, so on Monday morning, we were putting her coat and bedding and other stuff she needs in her cubby when Tara started to squeal. I mean, squeal. I turned around to see what was up, and she started running down the hall toward her buddy Natalia, arms flailing over her head. Natalia, normally shy in the mornings, ran toward Tara with the same squeal and they slammed into each other in the sweetest embrace.
Now, they are classmates again. (Natalia moved up to the big kids group a few months ago, leaving Tara behind).
Her new teachers tell me she is doing really well. I know that she is paying attention because when we read some nursery rhymes at night, ones that I have never read to her before, she knows some of the words. I know that she is playing heartily outside because I have to wash her snow pants and coat every night (should we call them mud pants?)
I have to rely on her to tell me about her day. They don't supply a daily report sheet that details what she ate, when she slept, when she used the bathroom. That's for the baby and toddler room. Tara is learning a lot of English, it's amazing! But when she wants to tell a long story, it can be very difficult to follow. She takes shortcuts on words and phrases, blending them together. The precious expressions on her face tell us what we need to know, though.
And now, the next big adventure for Tara: She turns 3 on Friday.
Posted to Tara's Story
Thank you so much for a great website. It's six am February 2nd in NJ. I have been anxiously watching for updates on adoptions in the Ukraine. My daughter and son-in-law have also been waiting for their adoption process to continue. They started the process well over a year ago and with the usual red tape hang ups finally were assigned a dossier who has all their paper work to translate and process. They were even given an address of the apt they would be staying in and were anticpating travel in Sept. Then the hold notice came the news you have posted in indeed good news but it does not appear that this will speed their papers which are in the Ukraine. We are hoping that they will hopefully be authorized to leave in March. I will be sending her your story which is great and the pictures are all adorable. Debbie and Bob are hoping to do a private adoption and working with Cathy Harris and the Ukranian Angels who have been very helpful, but as you well know it is discouraging. Debbie and Bob are keeping their hopes up as families and friends pray for them. They have no children of their own, since Debbie was advised that this was not a possiblity for her. They chose the Ukranian on the advice of friends who at the time adopted and the fact that Bob is of Polish decent. No two people deserve to be with children more. Debbie has been nuturing all her life, from being the greatest big sister to her sister (they are 4 years apart) to being a teenage baby sitter in demand to being a great aunt and godmother. She owns two nursury schools and daycare centers in NJ along with her best friend and partner. After all the home studies, they were told they could adopt up to two children at the same time. We are all so excited and anxiously waiting for this to happen. Their two cousins ages two and three are also waiting for new playmates. Again your website is encouraging and I will be passing it along to Debbie. Wishing you the best with your beautiful daugher Tara and the best of luck to you all. Signed Debbie's MOM>
Posted by: Marie Montera at February 1, 2006 06:20 AM