When I finally got up Serg explained to me that Vadym had just had a bad hosting experience at Christmas. He said he was left alone a lot and the people gave themselves shots and smoked stuff in the car that they rolled that “smelt funny”. They were also covered in tattoos from the neck down.(not that that is bad just the drugs and neglect). Don’t ask me how these people were given permission to host but they scammed someone. I think that hosting company is now out of business as they are not hosting this summer. Good Thing.
Anyway, it broke my heart to hear that. This is a very kind and gentle child and to hear that he had such a bad time makes me crazy. As if his life isn’t hard enough. What is wrong with people???? I can’t wrap my mind around it.
We got ready and went shopping with the Keegans and Vika (another host child) for clothes for him as he came with a small backpack with little in it. This made him really happy. He was really good about picking out clothes. I am starting to just adore this kid. When we got home the Keegans came over with Vika with lunch and we all got ready to go to Monterey. Vadym instantly falls asleep any time we get in the car. He is still jet lagged.
We went to the aquarium and had lots of fun. He is always right there to help me with Giuliana. We went to dinner and the Ukraine kids were better behaved than our American kids. They ate well (cheese pizza) and veggies. He is good at eating three meals a day but still nothing in between.
We were in an elevator at one point with a handicapped girl who made loud noises and the Ukraine kids started laughing at her. It was interesting to see that Grego and Aiden did not. The Chaperon got after them but the damage was done. The mother screamed at us when she got 10 feet away. Totally understandable.
He again fell asleep early and woke up screaming once but went back to bed once I told him Serg was sleeping upstairs. Part of me can't wait for Serg to go so we can bond with him but then part of me wishes we had more time with the transfer.
Serg is the best. Fun and friendly and great with all the kids, especially Vadym.
Anyway, it broke my heart to hear that. This is a very kind and gentle child and to hear that he had such a bad time makes me crazy. As if his life isn’t hard enough. What is wrong with people???? I can’t wrap my mind around it.
We got ready and went shopping with the Keegans and Vika (another host child) for clothes for him as he came with a small backpack with little in it. This made him really happy. He was really good about picking out clothes. I am starting to just adore this kid. When we got home the Keegans came over with Vika with lunch and we all got ready to go to Monterey. Vadym instantly falls asleep any time we get in the car. He is still jet lagged.
We went to the aquarium and had lots of fun. He is always right there to help me with Giuliana. We went to dinner and the Ukraine kids were better behaved than our American kids. They ate well (cheese pizza) and veggies. He is good at eating three meals a day but still nothing in between.
We were in an elevator at one point with a handicapped girl who made loud noises and the Ukraine kids started laughing at her. It was interesting to see that Grego and Aiden did not. The Chaperon got after them but the damage was done. The mother screamed at us when she got 10 feet away. Totally understandable.
He again fell asleep early and woke up screaming once but went back to bed once I told him Serg was sleeping upstairs. Part of me can't wait for Serg to go so we can bond with him but then part of me wishes we had more time with the transfer.
Serg is the best. Fun and friendly and great with all the kids, especially Vadym.
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