Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sweet and Bittersweet Moments
I haven't been writing much, or taking many photos. I definitely have to get into the groove again.
Popular phrases of the moment:
"Wait for me!" (When walking the dog.)
"That is my favorite!" (Apparently everything is her favorite right now.)
"I love you so much!" (Not sure where "so much" came from but we love this one.)
I've also noticed the last two weeks (when the TV isn't on) that Rita sings when folding her laundry. These are made up songs with endearing lyrics ...
Last week's song ... "My mama's name is Sue-sha*. My papa's name is Michael. I love my mama. I love my papa." (Tried to get this on video but she caught me.)
This week's song ... "My mama likes me. My mama likes me." (Sang over and over mixed with non-recognizable lyrics.)
Also last night at the dinner table, out of the blue Rita says "I miss Babushka Irina" (her foster mom / caregiver's sister). I asked her if she wanted to make her a card and we could send it to her. She liked that idea.
I also told Rita that I have sent two letters with a lot of pictures to Babushka Irina and Tatiana. She didn't know this (or remember) and her face lit up. (I sent them with families who were traveling to our orphanage in April and May.) I said that I told Irina and Tatiana that she was doing well in America and was happy. We then looked at pictures of them, our trips to Russia, and she was fine with everything again.
We are having more and more closer interactions but many of them are also bittersweet. We haven't heard from Tatiana and Irina but I think it's because they respect our new family and/or they don't speak english.
I am finding it amazing how our relationship continues to grow.
*Rita has a hard time pronouncing my name and this is what usually comes out.
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Her songs are so cute! Better than Slugger's favorite (I Like Big Butts -- thank you foster dad).
I can see so many changes in Rita since the Moscow airport. She looks so incredibly happy with you both.
Myra
P.S. I talked to my husband about hosting a high school student in about a year. I thought it was a great idea and we do it at a later date!
I'm so excited to hear about your exchange student. What a wonderful idea and connection to Russia for Rita. This will also provide a connection back in Russia once the student returns home. Someone to possibly visit at a later date. How fun and exciting!
Nice to hear that you keep in contact with her caregivers. Obviously she still thinks of them and I'm sure that she appreciates that you do as well.
Sounds so sweet. Can't wait to meet her!!! Buy flights soon...sounds like everything is getting pricey!
Shoo-sha is the sweet name for Ksenia. Maybe she thinks that's your real name!
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