In some respects, I can understand what Santa Claus goes through each year as he prepares for his flight on Christmas eve. As the song goes, "he's making a list and checking it twice..." ...well, that's what we've begun to do as we prepare for our departure. We have a list of questions/comments that we need to get to Sveta tomorrow. We also have a list of "things to do" before we go, as well as "gifts to purchase." Since we don't know if the 10 days will be waived, we also have to take clothes for Julianna.
Here at home, we're trying to prepare for Julianna's homecoming as well. I am continually reminding the girls that everything will be different and new. Julianna has had limited if any experiences in a real home...with a kitchen, a bathroom, mirrors, vacuum cleaners, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, etc. We've discussed the fact that all of Julianna's meals have been served to her, as opposed to taking your own portion from the bowls that are passed at the dinner table. The foods will be very different for her too! Who knows if she has ever had a real bath...!
We worked with Francesca on organizing her room a bit more. She is getting excited about having her sister room with her. We are all eager to get Julianna home...and a little anxious not knowing exactly how it will go once she is here. BUt, with lots of patience and love, as well as the modeling that she'll get from her siblings, I'm sure Julianna will do just fine.
Now back to the list...
Here at home, we're trying to prepare for Julianna's homecoming as well. I am continually reminding the girls that everything will be different and new. Julianna has had limited if any experiences in a real home...with a kitchen, a bathroom, mirrors, vacuum cleaners, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, etc. We've discussed the fact that all of Julianna's meals have been served to her, as opposed to taking your own portion from the bowls that are passed at the dinner table. The foods will be very different for her too! Who knows if she has ever had a real bath...!
We worked with Francesca on organizing her room a bit more. She is getting excited about having her sister room with her. We are all eager to get Julianna home...and a little anxious not knowing exactly how it will go once she is here. BUt, with lots of patience and love, as well as the modeling that she'll get from her siblings, I'm sure Julianna will do just fine.
Now back to the list...