Monday, September 17, 2007

Back in Moscow - Beginning of Day 3


So far we have had a much better day. Gavin slept from 4 to 10pm last night and then midnight to 5:45am. He had fallen asleep in between us in the bed, and we didn't dare move him. When he woke, he immediately was smiling and was lovey dovey and babbling. So we were off to a good start. We went down to eat breakfast at 6:30am and he did great, but that's not surprising. He is always so good in public and around other people, so that part we haven't had to worry about yet. We're feeling better about it being more of a scheduling thing, although we know he is a toddler and is bound to be whiney at times. To try and answer the question about Russians being protective in cold weather...even before we left for the trip Shannon had read how Russian's how they are very particular about keeping their children dressed very warmly. When at the orphanage in June (temp was in the 80's) Gavin had on tights, with pants and socks, two layers of shirts on...that was for when he was indoors. When he was outside he was in the same clothes, but inside a full blown snow suit w/hood and all...again this was June and in the 80's. They also never go outside without some kind of hat on, no matter what the weather is like. That is why you may have noticed that Gavin had on a funny ball cap (I hope it's a coincidence that it had a bunny on it) in the videos at the orphanage. Anyways, after breakfast we ventured out on an hour walk in the surrounding blocks of the hotel. Gavin fell asleep towards the end. After Gavin's nap (right now) we plan on walking to Coffee Mania for lunch, and then will go for a walk (By the way, this place has a cool interactive website where you start outside the restaurant, and click to enter, etc...all the pictures are of the one we go to - http://coffeemania.ru/eng). We'll, we better go down for our nap too, if we can sleep a little now, we won't feel like crashing later on for the 3rd night in a row. We will post again tonight.

5 comments:

Angela Epps said...

Glad to hear things are going better today. It is a roller coaster ride, that's for sure. You are doing a great job. We are all so proud of you both and are in love with Gavin! I look forward to finding new posts every day. Take care! Not much longer now! Love ya!

bcarpenter said...

Thanks for sharing your blog site. We are enjoying the pictures and updates regarding your wonderful experience. We know "Grandma Pat" can't wait to hug little Gavin! He is a cutey. We wish you the best!

Unknown said...

What an awesome experience! I have enjoyed reading your blog...the details bring out so many emotions! What great parents you are to sweet Gavin! The pictures are wonderful. There are so many of us praying for you. May God continue to bless your beautiful family. I can't wait to read more. Love Cindy A. from ECSE

Unknown said...

Glad you day has been better and you were able to get out, enjoyed the pictures. Enjoy this week, it will go fast.

Anonymous said...

Happy to hear you are off to a better start! Sleep makes a WORLD of difference! Zoe and I really enjoyed watching the video clips...she was hollering "Hi Baby Gavin!" and when one clip would stop she say "More Please!" and when Gavin was saying "Papa" Zoe was saying..."and Nina" (my Dad's new wife...Papa and Nina of course! Enjoy and take in as much as you can, with baby girl on her way, it may be awhile before you return. Enjoy!