We almost did it. Tomorrow we leave for Russia and get to finally bring our son home. His room is ready, the toys are assembled, clothes are washed and even meals are prepared and in the freezer.
Approximately 30 days ago we were in Russia for court. We became his legal parents, but Russian law dictates we have to wait 30 days to bring him home. So here we are. Our flight leaves tomorrow and after a layover and a night in a hotel we will pick him up from his baby home. We stay overnight in a hotel in his city. The following day we fly to Moscow and stay with him 4 nights. We have to be there for two working days for the Canadian consulate to do their part. I believe their part is issuing him a Visa to fly to Canada.
I hate to use the term surreal, but it really is. I never thought this day would come and looking back the last 4 months since we first saw him wasn't as slow as I thought. The first to second trip is long, but trip 2 to trip 3 went by fairly quickly. I think we needed this time to really absorb that this really happening.
I'm most excited about spending time with him. It will be nice to be just our family. No visitation room with workers always around and other kids as well. The workers are great, but I think it's a distraction for him. He's so attached to them he immediately goes to them. It's what he knows and likes. It's makes it harder for us to create that bond.
Our little guy's world is completely going to change. New people, new language, new bed, new toys. His world currently is so small and it's going to change. Based on his personality, I think he will handle this well. Probably better than expected. If not, that's okay. I will allow him to go at his own pace. I will video and take plenty of photos so I can share this great story of how he first came to Canada.
Current update: this Friday he's ours!!
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