What's rest? Written Wed

My total intention was to write everyday to let you know how things are really going since Facebook can be decieving! I don't remember what I said last so I will tell you what our typical day has been like. As you all are aware, none of us are used to chasing a three year old around. Much less a three year old that acts like a huge, very strong 1 year old!!! We all knew this was what was coming, but it still takes a bit to adjust! That being said, I believe we are managing well! The older girls are extremely helpful when they are not fighting amongst themselves!

So our hotel has a wonderful huge breakfast buffet and we eat there most days. Our day starts between 7-8, so not too bad! Natalie had been sleeping through the night, so that is a plus! She doesn't like the crib though, so she sleeps in whosever bed can get her to sleep first! She loves Bulgarian lullabies, so I downloaded quite a few to my phone and we listen to these as she relaxes! 

She has gotten very upset one time. And I think it was because Matt wasn't with us. We tried to give him a break because he was so sick yesterday. He did get some medicine from the doctor but he waited too long to start treating himself. Men. 

Since we have gotten Natalie we have been to the zoo (not too impressive, but something to do), gone to two different malls, and gone on walks. We have some food at our apartment, mostly snacks and drinks. She is used to eating adult food not baby food so none of that has gone over too well. I don't cook Bulgarian food either, so I will have to learn a couple of things. The food is wonderful! Did you know if you put Nutella and Rasp jam into plain yogurt it is AMAZING! Who knew?!

When we got her Monday, they brought her out and had us sign a paper. They gave us documents to take with us everywhere in case we were ever questions by the authorities. And then let us leave. They poured water down the steps for us to walk through as their tradition of good luck! Mariana told us many of the workers were so sad to see her go. It must be very hard for them and her, in an instant everything changed. I think they have been talking about it to her for awhile because she was ok with everything!

When we went down to the medical appointment yesterday we are not sure what the point was. Mariana talked to the doctor. Then the doctor listened to Natalie's chest. Then she said she was ok. No eyes, ear,s abdomen, or anything. You can imagine Matt's reaction to that later! It's obviously just a formality!

Natalie seems to react well to us all, but definitely favors Matt. With him being sick it is causing some stress. She loves to swing and there is a hanging bench swing near our apartment, so I took her out yesterday and she fell asleep on me. I could only silently thank her caregivers that loved her so much, as so many adopted children don't have the ability to cuddle like that for quite some time! I didn't have my phone at the time or I would have taken a selfie of us! Next time!

Not sure about today's plan, but if Taylor gets to chose we will end up at the mall with the huge play area!!