Dagny so far is an amazing sleeper. She didn’t wake up until 9am which is amazing to us, but not the greatest because it threw the rest of her sleep schedule off. So, tomorrow I am waking Miss Sleeping Beauty up at 8am.
I guess she is adjusting to her new environment and her new caregivers as we are to our new roles. She is truly a joy to have around. When see smiles, which is a lot, it lights the entire room up and you can’t help but smile yourself. This little girl is going to break some major hearts, but that’s not for another 30 years at least. 😉
Today, we decided to take a walk on Old Arbat street while the our apartment was being cleaned. We walked down towards Saint Basil Cathedral but we decided to leave that for another day. We had a SKYPE date with Erika. She really wanted to see her new little cousin. Erika got up at 5am to do this because we needed to work around Dagny’s naps and Erika’s school. Erika is one terrific young woman. I love Erika as if she was my own and I can’t wait to see the relationship between the two girls blossom in the years to come.
It was a little nippy and we still had some time to kill so we decided to go into one of the two Starbucks on Old Arbat. Dagny loved it. She was looking around and soaking in all the people, smells, and colors. She was such a good little girl throughout our stay while Mom and Dad drank a Mocha. Dagny also learned how to drink out of a sippy cup. In the orphanage they drink out of cups at a very early age. We just don’t feel she needs to be at that stage yet. That time will come.
i love all of the pictures, but the last one, with Craig and Dagny…her face is so adorable there!! i am glad to hear all is well and i can’t wait until you all return!
You guys are such a cute family 🙂 I can’t help but smile!
-Shannon
What no bottle? That might be a good thing
She is so cute. I am so happy for you guys.. You are doing a great job already. Did she like the prunes? That a girl keep feeding her things that are good for her even if she makes a face. Don’t quit because she makes a face . When I was a new Mom I thought if you gave them sour things they wouldn’t like it cause it wasn’t sweet. Boy was I wrong. Don’t worry you learn real fast. .
Wow, look at you guys go, and it looks like little D is enjoying herself as well. She is meant to be with you, because you both are always on the run to see new places. And in the picture when Barbara is pushing the stroller, it looks like Dagny is sitting on a Hallow (in the dictionary it says hallow – to respect or honor greatly). And I think deep down in little D
awwww thx boo that is sweet 🙂 i cant wait for my cousin to come home. love you guys <3
I love the pictures and I love the experience you are having. Never would I have guessed that Moscow could be like this. You will have such wonderful memories of how Little D entered your lives and your hearts. Love, Mom
So, little Miss Dagny is starting out in style 🙂 The great stroller and Starbucks. And, how lucky can you get? Usually new parents don’t get enough sleep… not so with Sleeping Beauty.
Looking forward to reading all about tomorrow’s adventures.