Wednesday 14 March
Elena and Alex (our driver for the day) picked us up at 0900 hours. After we got some official business out of the way we stopped to buy a cake for the orphanage staff and flowers for the orphanage doctor/director. When we arrived at the orphanage we quickly changed Andrews clothes as we were running late for his medical appointment. Andrew seemed a bit in awe as we travelled in the car. We arrived at the pediatric hospital and Andrew was given a clean bill of health. We were dropped off at the apartment and had some lunch. He was too distracted and excited with his new surroundings to take a nap so we put him in the stroller and went for a walk. We took him to the Red Square and let him run free (possibly for the first time in his life) - I've never seen a bigger smile as he ran around the square. Next, we took a walk through Gym (Gum) shopping mecca. We stopped for a coffe and bought Andrew a bowl of vanilla ice cream - the look on his face taking his first mouthful was priceless! We returned to the apartment for some quiet time (or not so quiet time) before dinner. Scott made us some chicken, potatoes, carrots and cabbage - which we all enjoyed. Bedtime was a bit of a challenge - we thought he would be tired due to missing his nap but that was not the case (at this stage we were looking for a 1-800 number for suggestions :). It took over an hour, but soon he was sleeping soundly. Thank goodness. Good night to all. We love our little boy, he is Gods gift to us.