We are almost ready to come home. All we have to do now is hope I can get the Visa on Wed. I go back to the US Consulate tomorrow and turn in the final paperwork and they are confident that I'll have the Visas on Wed. I'll feel better when I actually have them. Pending no problems with weather and everything goes smooth we'll all be back home on Thursday. I'm getting alittle concerned about flying with the kids but it will be good to get home. I feel for anyone on the plane if either of these two decide to have a "meltdown" they are definately masters at it. The Dr who did their medical exam for the Visa asked if I wanted to give the kids calming drops! I think they wore him out the short time we were there! Of course I'll try anything - I think the kids know stuff is going on and have decided that short naps are better than sleeping through the night. Would not be that bad except to get them to take a nap is a challenge all in itself because they are so exhausted. Other than that not much else is new. Will try and post again before we leave.
Sharon

Well it snowed again today for about 1/2 the day. I am hoping to get to see the sun again soon as it has been awhile since I saw it last. I am definately getting excited about going home soon - I just hope the Embassy paperwork comes through in time as we might be cutting it alittle close. I am planning on going there Monday morning and get the process started then go and do the medical. I'll return on Tuesday to do the final part of the paperwork and hopefully without the kids then pick up the visas on Wednesday. But until the visas are in hand and we are onn the plane home I don't think I will totally relax.

Kids are doing the same. I was hoping to get them out today but where we are staying there is not alot of places we can go with them and the weather being what it was we decided to stay in today, maybe tomorrow we'll get out alittle bit.

I meet up with another family tonight who are going to see their referral on Monday. They were hoping to leave tonight but due to the inspector being out of town they need to wait until Monday. I am saying some prayers for them that everything works out. I know it was hard enough to wait for the 2 days let alone 4 days just to see if the child will be right for them and their family. I really am hoping and praying this child is right for them.

Outside of that not much else going on - well I better get some sleep these two like to get up early!
Till later
Sharon

The kids passports are finally done and will be picked up on Friday. That means we can start the Embassy paperwork on Monday. We also got our flight arranged for next Thursday so at least we will make it home before Christmas which is what I was hoping for.

Mom and I got to do some sightseeing today. Of course it decided to snow about 3-6 inches but nonetheless it was nice to get out for part of the day. If you were wondering about the kids, the owner of the apt we stayed in offered to watch them while we were out. I was really surprised how fast the kids warmed up to her but then again they understand each other. The good thing is I think they will adjust fairly quickly to everyone back home.

Outside of that not much else is going on, I am sure next week we'll be busy getting thee final paperwork finished so that we can leave. Well its getting late and I should probably get some sleep before the two little ones get up.

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Sharon