2 Hours!

Today we slept in a little. Had oatmeal for breakfast. Had chicken for lunch. Watched 2 movies, Aladdin, and the Chipmunks on television. After we cleaned up, we headed for Minska for more skating.



When we got there we found out that we had to wait 2 hours! So we sat down for 30 minutes, you'd think it was torture for the kids! It was the best thing that could have happened for me in my quest to slow things down. I let each of the little ones play 10 minutes of games on my cell phone. And when they weren't playing, they were with me learning how to play solitaire. After 2 games of solitaire, I played go fish with Andri. 30 minutes went fast! Then Sophia wanted water..I said ok, there was a Producti (grocery store) just outside so we left the bit mall, and went outside and bought water and juice for 9grievna ($1 about), then back to the mall after we watched a downpour. Then we went skating again. Natasha scratched her elbow a little, otherwise all 4 are showing great improvement on their 3rd day. We talked a lot about skating when we get home.

We forgot out camera today, so we'll update with photos tomorrow. The kids get a daily allowance of stickers and they love looking at them. We have started using the airconditioner a bit as it's getting humid and we're hot alot.

We seem to get home at 7pm a lot, and I'm keeping the kids busy, but I think they need a little more rest. They want tv tonight, but I said showers and Chapter 2 of Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe (in Russian). Katya is reading it to them, and they seem to like it.

No tears today, except a little mine when I think about not being able to shop and prepare for Jaclyn's birthday back home.


Natasha helped me cook today and accidently added saccharin tablets that were in the cupboard. We made eggs and they were too sweet! It was comedy for me, and a little embarrassment for her. I said no big deal! Andri & Natasha ate with bad manners and spilled a lot so they cleaned up the kitchen tonight.


All is well, busy, and keep praying for a wonderful successful day tomorrow for paper work. I feel a little alone out here, and cherish your e-mails and notes, even if I don't have time to respond.

Love Alesia & kids in Ukraine! : )