Somehow we think Jenya knew what was going on yesterday when we saw her after court. I know it's not possible, but she was just so full of energy and more excited than we've ever seen her. I wish we had taken more pictures of her, but there just didn't seem to be enough time. Two hours flies by when you have to include a tea party with her caregivers! They were so sweet to us. They told us not to worry about our babies, that they would take great care of them until we are reunited. And that if we came back to adopt we had to choose a baby from their room again :)
As you can imagine it was terribly hard to leave Jenya. Tanya (one of the caregivers) asked us to try not to cry in front of the babies because they can sense that we are upset and react to it. That was not an easy task. I started to tear up when I put her down and wouldn't you know she started blowing raspberries at us! Big sloppy ones that got us wet. Thank God for that, because then I started laughing and it made leaving just a little easier. As soon as I got out the door, though, I lost it. Catherine did too. Luckily Rick was not sobbing so he could help us carry everything back out to the car. How do men do it??
So one of the pictures I posted is of Jenya in her room's new walker. The three of us bought it for her room because their other ones were so worn out. There used to be a piece of plastic on each side of the tray that the babies could hold on to while walking, but Jenya busted them off. I only know she did it because Catherine witnessed it. She is too funny. We better get right to baby proofing our house when we get home! She can do some damage :)
The other picture is of daddy saying "see ya later" to Jenya. Not goodbye, because very soon we will be together as a family again!
Oh Kristen - this is a very heartbreaking day for everyone. Just to leave Jenya there had to be so difficult. We have all fallen in love with her and we all feel the pain in your hearts not to be able to take her home with you right now. You, Rick and Catherine have to be strong and know that in a short time you will be all together back home with your babies. Jenya is so cute in these pictures, naturally, as she always is. The look she is giving Rick is precious. She looks so content with her thumb in her mouth watching him talk to her. I can't believe you're up already. You must not have had much sleep. Have a great day in the mountains today and be safe. Love to both of you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for all of you having to leave to your babies. We will all try our best to make these few weeks go by as quickly as possible.
ReplyDeleteI hope sight seeing kept you busy and distracted today. We just can't wait to see you in a few days!!!!
The walker was a great gift for the baby house, but I think all three of you received the BEST GIFT, FROM the baby house.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading your comments ,(AGAIN) I started cry,(Smoke & Sam) must have know because the both put their heads on my lab. So cute!
Where you able to leave Jenya pictures?
Do you have a return date? Make sure you check out eateries in Almaty. Your mother is not quite as adventurious, as you are.:)
Will Catherine be leaving and returning with you?
Lv U all
My goodness, you should write for a living because your words are so vivid I am sitting here crying! I love the last pic with Rick. It seems like he is explaining to her what is going on and she is so intently listening. These next few weeks will fly with preparing your home to bring home that beautiful baby! I CANNOT WAIT to meet her, she seems like such a wonderful little girl! how lucky you, and all of us are! Have a safe trip! I will certainly miss reading my kricky!!!
ReplyDeleteJessica, I agree that Kristen is a good writer. Maybe she SHOULD try writing books and then she can stay home with Jenya when she's successful like Danielle Steele or Nora Roberts :) :) :) How perfect would that be. She sure does love to read books!!!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for all of you today. This is the most difficult part of the journey, but also a blessing because it's the final stage before your baby girl comes home!
ReplyDeleteYou know she will be well cared for and loved while you are away, and I'm sure the time will go by faster than you think. You have so much to do to get ready!!!
I know your heart is breaking now,but remember "THE BEST IS YET TO COME". We are all here to help you through the next few weeks. Your journey half way around the world to bring home your precious baby girl is almost over:)
ReplyDeleteAs a mother of two girls, My heart is breaking and I too started sobbing after reading this and thinking about yesterday and how hard it was for me to Leave Maddie her first day of Kindergarten as she was crying and pleading for one more kiss and hug.. I could not imagine what you are going through. Just know that the end is near! And your next Journey will be coming home and her waking up in your arms. Enjoy every moment. It goes by way to fast!!!
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