Something New Everyday

I have a feeling there will be alot of naked baby days coming. It's hot outside, inside, everywhere. The babyhouse does not have AC or fans. It was 95 degrees today, I would gladly buy them a fan. I'm sure all the adoptive parents would be happy to buy a fan each. I am spoiled when it comes to having AC in the summer.

The caregivers said they wanted Serena outside today for fresh air so out we went. She tried to climb out of the stroller again because she wanted to be held. She is going to be such fun in the airport!! Wish me luck on that part of the trip. We did half of the visit outside and it was just too much heat so we went in.

See my sweaty face? It's pointless to put make up on in the morning, it slides off as soon as I get to the babyhouse. Is the heat the first thing I have to complain about since I got here? You know I don't like to be hot. We did our usual things, Serena is putting her mouth on my cheek, kisses I think, peek a boo, she sways to the music Ainura had on her phone, she is just so amazing to watch. I love to see the new things I learn about her.

One of her caregivers, Sultanat, said they have a custom when a baby is getting ready to walk, you tie a string between both ankles and then I choose someone to cut the string. I should choose someone who's qualities I admire because after the string is cut she will start walking sooner and she will have those qualities of the person chosen to cut the string. I don't know if I should do it here or home. I'll have to think about it.

Her hair was all wet from the heat so I took out her comb to fix her hair and she loved it. (she reminded me of you Ro, she loves her hair brushed too) She sat there so quiet and let me comb it. Then she took the comb and started to comb it herself. That's what she is trying to do in this picture. She did a great job for a 1 year old! The back was a little messed up but we weren't in front of the mirror. I'm sure that's what the problem was. LOL. Have I told you that I LOVE this baby?! Tomarrow is court to see the judge to ask if I can adopt her. It's scary but exciting!

This is the back of my apartment building and it faces the highway. I am on the second floor. The white part is a small room that I hang my laundry in.

This is the view when I leave the building from the front door. There are always children and parents outside playing on the swings. I am in an old building but the inside has been updated. I'm happy here.

Today I went to get my hair colored. We went to the mall to buy the color because it's cheaper that way and we went to a "good place". I was surprised to see it was in an apartment building, 5 old babushka ladies with kerchiefs on their heads sat outside. The hallways were a wreck, tile missing in large areas on the floor, the building was really old and pretty much falling apart. I was a little leary but Ainura said it's where she goes. We went into a little room that had all the things our salons have and it looked pretty new. Women in their 20's all dressed up doing hair and nails. The girl that did my hair did a really good job, I could tell she really cared about what she did. It was a little cooler in there than outside until I went under the heat lamp. Ten minutes of that and I was done. The whole thing took 2 hours and I was ready to leave but it came out nice, it's a little more auburn but I like it.

I came home and kind of took a nap but I could have fallen asleep at 5pm but I didn't want to do that and be up all night. Over the weekend it's supposed to be 80 degrees, I'm really looking forward to that! Can you tell I'm having a hard time with the weather? Better warm than cold I think.

Serena tomarrow is a special day for us! I'm going to see the judge to ask him if I can be your mommy forever. I want that most in my life. Hugs and Kisses!