This morning Vadym actually slept in. When he got up he asked me again if this was the day he would see his friends from Ukraine. I told him yes they would be here at noon. He asked me if they could swim and I told him no we had a party tonight.
He asked for eggs with ham for breakfast and even had seconds. SCORE!
He saw me cleaning and he went into the bedroom and started to clean it preparing for his guests. He then came out and asked for a broom and went back in the room and shut the door to sweep the hardwood floor. He then came out and swept all the hardwood. I did not even ask him to do this. It was amazing to watch him. I am hoping my six year old picks up this habit of being tidy.
His friends arrived at noon right on schedule. They played and played. I have to say he is by far the mellowest of all the host children. Well Margarita is mellow but she is also older.
We then took the host children to the event and they played. Vadym ran up and hugged Noni and grandma when he saw them. He also hugged other host moms he had met before. He is just such a sweet boy. He laughed and played with his friends and would walk with me holding my hand. He had the beautiful big smile the whole time. Mid way through the event we sent the host children over to my house with a couple babysitters so they could play while we were busy. Vadym of course passed out on the couch at 7, right on schedule. Even with all the kids running around him. He is such a good sleeper.
When I got home I tried to wake him to move him to the bunk bed. Well, maybe, NO! He is one of those deep sleepers and would not get up. He did get up at some point during the night and went to bed. Such a good boy.
He had a great day. I am really trying hard to stick to things I tell him and I think that has built a huge trust. He always looks at his watch and likes to be on schedule. He also looks at the calendar a lot and confirms everything. Like today he pointed to Monday and said "sports camp". He remembers everything. When I tell him we will swim at 5 I make sure we swim at 5. He knows he can trust what I am telling him. He lights up when I confirm camping next weekend and Disneyland next month. He also seems to be ok with the day he goes home. I think he really misses his siblings. He is very close with my kids.
Another great day!
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