Monday morning I decided to let the kids sleep in a little. They've been playing so hard lately and hadn't gone to bed until 1:00 last night. Normally, I wouldn't allow such late evenings on a school night, but since we're still bonding I felt allowances should be made. After they woke up we did alittle school, had lunch and then my friend Jenny, her daughter Sarah and Dawn came up to visit with Misha. Dawn is fluent in Russian, so we had a wonderful time asking Misha all sorts of questions. 
We found out that in Russia, Misha had 9 years of schooling. We asked if he had taken English, to which he replied, that he hadn't. He went on to tell us that he had taken 4 years of German instead. This amazed us because he is picking our language up so quickly. He really seems to have an ear for hearing all the different sounds and a wonderful memory as well. Both things I seem to be lacking.
We had so much fun listening to Dawn translate all the things we've been wanting to say to each other. I'm so thankful for such wonderful friends and their willingness to sacrifice their time to help make this transition easier. Thank you ladies!!!
Jenny holding Annie (her grand-daughter)
On Monday night, Philip took the boys to Boy Scouts and Misha went along. The boys were all friendly to him, but he came home saying he hadn't enjoyed it. The scouts were planning a jamboree that is coming up so Philip said it wasn't one of their more interesting nights. We will keep trying because there are so many wonderful things our boys have been able to learn and do in BSA. 
3 comments:
Your home looks so beautiful in this picture -- so warm and welcoming! I can just feel the love that is there!!
Melissa, I love all your blog and pictures are great.
Here is an idea one mom is doing to raise money toward her adoption.
You are invited to attend The Cross My Heart Designs Open House. Come for a time of fun, food and t-shirts...what could be better! There will be samples of different styles, sizes and colors of t-shirts to see and try on. There are shirts for the whole family including ladies, women's, mens, girls, boys and babies. The Open House will be Saturday from 9am-2pm and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. All proceeds from every purchase at Cross My Heart Designs goes towards the cost of our adoption of a little girl from Russia. When you give a loved one a t-shirt, you are changing a life of a child in Russia. Blessings...
Thanks, Melissa, for the amazing privilege of joining you all and Misha that day -- he is a unique, courageous, and delightful boy. He fits into your family in a way that only the Lord could do. Looking forward to the days ahead. **James 1:17**
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