Saturday, July 16, 2011

Saturday July 16th

Vadym again woke up before anyone else. When I came out to greet him he had a huge smile and said “good morning”. He then had to proudly show me he brushed his teeth and washed his face. When Giuliana got up he was so excited and picked her up to give her a big hug. He loves cereal.
He seems to be a different child in such a short time. He went through each toy box and checked out all the toys. Even in Giuliana’s room. He played with puzzles and action figures even dolls. He has a great imagination and is now outside riding a bike. He loves the bike and Gary brought out cody's old bike and told him it was his and he was elated.
He was a bit bored today because I was busy finalizing the event brochure but every time I asked him if he wanted to do something he would say "no" like don't worry about me. He is always thinking of other.
He is eating well but still only three meals a day. He is not a big snacker and never goes for seconds. He is neat and proper and has amazing manners. He gets along amazingly well with both my kids ages 6 and 2.5. They love him. My six year old is so great with him, I just watch him point to one of our family photos in a frame and say all the names because Vadym wanted to know who my older son was.
Gary took the boys swimming again this afternoon. Vadym asked me all day when we were going to go. I kept telling him at 5 and he kept confirming that and holding up 5 fingers. I bought him a watch a couple days ago so he is always looking at it. He also kept confirming that he would see Bogdon tomorrow. I finally called Cara and let him talk to Bogdon (another host child in Martinez. He is Vadym's friend and at the same orphanage).
When they got home from swimming he picked up all the papers I had thrown on the floor getting ready for my event tomorrow. He then walked over to the garbage and said “yes?”. I said “yes, thank you Vadym”.
“Your welcome” he replies. This kid is so super sweet and caring. I just always want to hug him but he is still not ready for that. I can't wait until he lets down that wall with me. We are almost there. At least we don't have any tears anymore. He is comfy here with us now. The chaperon even said it was too confusing for Vadym having him here but for me it was golden. It gave us time to let him know we were nice people.
He ate only meat tonight. No mashed potatoes or peas or even apple sauce. He did want to help me peel a potato but was done after doing just one. Not as easy for him as it looked.
he was in bed at 7:30. Just exhausted at night still. We had a great day and I know he is very happy. We have our event tomorrow but he will have his three friends from Ukraine here and my kids so I'm sure it will be a great day for him.
We talked about his brother and sister again today. I think it is comforting for him that I know he has them back home.
He is learning a little bit more English every day. We do a lot of hand gestures and google translate to communicate. it works out fine.
Grego is so gentle and kind to Vadym. Never jealous or mean. Always talks to him slow and in short words so he can understand. "dinner Vadym". This is so good for him.
Starting Monday I hope to reach out to prospective adoptive parents to advocate for him and his siblings. I really want to help Vadym. I would adopt him in a second if we were in a position to do so. He is a complete joy.  

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