We are going to court on Monday, Nov. 12!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Assuming the court approves us to be Drew's parents, there's a 15-day appeal period following that date and then we can come pick him up and bring him home. Patrick will come back alone for that trip. During that trip we will get all his documents - his passport, his new birth certificate, etc...we then have to go to the Embassy with a bunch of paperwork, including some papers that will make Drew a US citizen once he gets home...
The other wonderful part of this is it means we can do this in two trips, instead of three as we had intended...and that is huge!!!!
So - if all goes well (knock on wood, cross fingers, throw salt over the left shoulder, etc...) Drew will be home for at least part of Hanukkah this year!!!
Patrick and I now plan to come home Nov. 14th...can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Other than that, not much else is new...Drew continues to be adorable...he's now gotten in the habit of going into his bag, and pullng out his spoon and food as soon as he comes into the room! That little boy likes to eat...today we tried plums for the first time and they were a hit!!
Drew also went down the slide just about by himself today - he loved it!!! Huge smiles all around.
And...today Drew learned the all important "Mokushka" song. It's a Hungarian song that my syblings, cousins and I all learned when we were little. It loses someting in the translation, but in English it is:
Little squirrel, little squirrel
He climbed up a tree
he fell down, he fell down
Broke his leg and knee
Doctor, doctor don't fix up the leg
Let the little squirrel get dead
Like I said - it sounds much better in Hungarian!!
Drew loved it - he was dancing around and loving it...I think he has some Hungarian in him... :)
So - today was a good day in Kazakhstan...there's an end in sight and our little boy will be home where he belongs next month!! :)
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Thats WONDERFUL!!! I am soooo happy for you both!! I cant wait to see him when we go to lunch!! Congrats!!
THIS IS FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! GREAT GREAT GREAT. I am speechless but smiling from ear to ear! I just can't wait to meet him. xoxoxo Congratulations Bethy you guys deserve him and he deserves you!
Nov.12th will be here before you know it! If you pull this off in 2 trips I'm going to be REALLY impressed, as it is one of the more difficult regions (time wise)to adopt from. Baby looks so happy, and he should be! I love that he goes right to his baby food when you get there. Too cute!
Keep the blogging up. It's great reading!
Michelle of Los Angeles
That is soooooo wonderful!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
We are very excited to hear Drew will be home soon. David can't wait to play with his new cousin!!! He is already pointing out things he wants to get Drew to welcome him home.
The Hills is getting good...Brody and Lauren are soo cute!!
Congratulations! This is really great news for all three of you.
Yay Beth!!!!! I knew your luck had to change - this is excellent news!! I can't believe how soon Drew will be home!
-Julie
I am so glad to hear that you can do this in two trips and that he should be here so soon! :D Congrats!
Congratulations! What fantastic news!
OMG, Beth! I get the chills every time I read your posts! I am so happy for you that you got your court date and this can be done in two trips! Wow - things are moving fast!
Can't wait for your U.S. updates!
Hugs!
What terrific news, I can see you both smiling from ear to ear as I read the blog. All your LoCoco cousins send their love and are so very happy for the two of you. Give Drew and big kiss and I will be waiting to spoil him rotten.
YEAH!!!!!!!!! We are so excited for you guys. You deserve this to go as smoothly as possible. Cole and I need to get to shopping! Give Drew a big hug and lotsa kisses on those chubby cheeks. We love eaters!
Kelly, Greg and Cole
Everything is falling into place! This is so amazing. You'll have your little boy home before you know it!
Congratulations mama!
What GREAT NEWS. We are so excited for you. Drew could not asked for a better family to come into. I know a month seems a long way off but time goes so quickly and he will be yours fporever. Mazel Tov, can't wait to meet our new GREAT NEPHEW. LOVE YOU ALL! Yes capitals mean we are shouting.
AL&UH
That is so amazing!!!!! Of course you guys will be approved by the court. Congrats a million times. Have you thought about the first thing you are going to eat when you get home? Wait til Drew gets some American food in him.
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