Saturday, May 9, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

 


We are in the final stretch here, and it feels like it. We are all ready for travel, and eventually home! Some friends of ours, that we met here from Toronto, just left this morning. We are wishing we could go too, but only 2 more days until we get her passport, and we fly to Moscow.

Yesterday was the BIG celebration here, for Victory in WWII. HUGE parade, fireworks, street parties all day. We trekked to the parade, and was very crowded and exciting. Poor Karl got sick during it, just as it was starting, and Sylvi fell asleep in the Baby Bjorn (Thanks Erin!), so we decided to bag it, and took a bus home. Good thing, because Karl got worse, ending up with a fever of 103.2 last night, throwing up every 1/2 hour all night. Was a terrible night-but he is still nauseated, but fever seems to be gone now. Kaia spent the night on the floor by his bed. Happy Mother's Day Kaia.

They don't celebrate Mother's day here, but we managed to find a pretty close card, and all the boys' signed it. Last night, Tryg and Glo and I snuck out to a candy shop close by, and loaded up on Mom's candy. So we did have a Mother's Day after all, this morning. Boys were pretty proud, and even signed Sylvi's name to the Russian Card. Pretty cool.

Just more playing around the apartment, although some of the Russian Kids were waiting for hours outside of our apartment building, and when we snuck out to get the candy, ran up and asked us to play 'More Basgetbull at twoo ogluk'. Pretty funny-nice kids, so Tryg and I are on for hoops today, at 2. Sylvi is doing great. She is SO close to walking, just needs a little help now. Really laughing, loves little games of chase, and just stares at her brothers. And Mom. I think her big gift for Kaia, is the way she looks at her, always reaching for her. Trygve is determined to have her say 'Momma' again, today, for Mother's Day. She is stubborn with talking, in her own time. She was singing with me last night, Baby Beluga, and rocking back and forth.

Anyway-we are ready to be home. We wish we had brought more gifts, like for the kids. What we'd give for a couple of packs of NBA trading cards to give out. We will definitely donate the ball, and I'm sure it will be used after we leave.

Happy Mother's Day!
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you,JP. This is a very special Mother's Day--and to think we're celebrating it your
Sunday there and ours here! We are missing all of you, and wish for the trip home to come quickly! These last days are dragging--to say the least--but we know the wait is part of the gift we're getting when you are all here safe and sound!

Sorry about Karl's bug--poor guy-- we're hoping that by now he is on the mend and nobody else gets it in your little "home".

Too bad we couldn't send those trading cards like we send emails. What a nice thought! You have brought alot of goodwill to that neighborhood and I'm sure they won't forget you!

Our best Mothers Day wishes to Trygve, Karl, and Sylvi's mom--our beautiful daughter!

Love A&D

Nana/Sheri said...

God's amazeing grace! What a blessing for you all & Sylvi. Been keeping you all in our prayers. Lila has been keeping us updated & when I ran into your mom she gladly shared! Pray Gods hand of protection over your travels, health & safety as you journey home. My heart aches for the little ones left behind, thank you for shareing your life and experiences. We are so joyful God has blessed you with Sylvi and look forward to one day meeting the newest DeBoer, In our prayers and with love- Sheri & Kurt Wohlhueter