Day 10 - Outside!

We had tons of fun with Bobby yesterday! He laughed and played like he had known us his whole life! It was wonderful to see him so relaxed. We went outside during the morning visit for a walk around the orphanage and played on some of the equipment that is scattered into little groups. The ‘road’ around the orphanage is unfortunately the best road in Semey! No potholes to dodge. Bobby liked to slide but you have to catch him at the bottom. He also liked to swing. The swing hangs from two metal poles not chains, which is typical of all of the swings we have seen. How do you like the winter clothes? You have to bundle him up like that or you can’t take him outside. You never know he might catch a deathly cold in the 80 degree weather!
I will try to post some pictures on the blog, or at least try to. I was never able to post the zoo & bazaar pictures. We bought crayons because he was very fascinated with my pencil. He loves them! We can’t wait to use the good kind that Othermama bought. These are very cheap but the get the job done!
The other family that left for Almaty yesterday left their toys with us that wouldn’t fit in their suitcases and we are having a blast with them. We will leave them for another family to use. The toy selection at the orphanage is very, very limited. Bobby seems to like almost everything we bring. We hit a milestone yesterday...he patted to 2 stuffed dogs on his own. Maybe there is hope yet! I put them on the floor so that he could begin to get used to them. It worked!
Debbie let us use her toddler CDs so that has helped me. Michael hates it! For me it really helps fill the boring time. You know me, I can’t stand too much quiet! Yesterday we pulled out the sippy cup with water in it and he really liked it as you can tell from the picture! We bought his hat at the bazaar. Apparently any hat is okay, it doesn’t have to be a stocking cap like we thought. He loved it because his daddy had one too! Later on he put Daddy’s hat on and Daddy wore his. A slight size difference but it was fun anyway! Yes, I know the hat has Mickey on it but I didn’t pick it out, Michael did!
Love, Kirsten