Court today

Today was court. All went well there. We actually went with another family that is here and they had court directly after us. It was a tad bit nerve wracking, and watching him sign papers saying “yes” he wanted to be adopted was harder than I thought. It was bitter sweet for us because even though we know this is what we all want, we know it is so very hard for him too.

We had to officially extend our “bonding” time simply because the Embassy is closed until May 31^st. So we either sent him back to the foster home (NOT) or extended bonding time until the 31^st.  He is technically “ours” now, but we officially get him on May 31^st. We have 2 days back to back Embassy appointments and then we get to leave on June 2^nd and are back home June 3^rd.

We still have a 30 day appeal period where any family member can appeal this courts decision to take him with us to America. We are praying that does not happen in the next 6 days, but it’s a possibility we are facing.  

After court, we went to Lido and ate well. Oscar was all set to go ice skating with him but the rink was closed. L Then we took a bus and saw the country side for a little bit.

This is short as he is “patiently” waiting for the computer back. Tonight no family movie, I promised him computer so he can chat with friends as long as he’d like since it’s Friday night. (Plus I slept very little last night so I’m heading to bed.)

Our children back home are starting to feel the effects of us being gone so long. Our 9 year old did not have as many play dates set up, and he has been home more than the other 2 and he’s getting very “whiny” on Skype and wanting us to come home. I’d come today if we could, but we can’t leave for 6 more days….