Comments for Just Some Thoughts http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:51:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on Montauk Panorama by Kay http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2012/09/03/985/comment-page-1/#comment-18771 Kay Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:51:05 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=985#comment-18771 Really fabulous color and angle! Really fabulous color and angle!

]]> Comment on More Pakistan by Just Some Thoughts » Traveling http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2007/10/29/more-pakistan/comment-page-1/#comment-12279 Just Some Thoughts » Traveling Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:56:03 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=607#comment-12279 [...] And so the word’s in. I’m going to Islamabad, Pakistan in late Feb for a few weeks. I was there in November 2007, and have some good memories of the place. Here’s a link to what I wrote at that time. [...] [...] And so the word’s in. I’m going to Islamabad, Pakistan in late Feb for a few weeks. I was there in November 2007, and have some good memories of the place. Here’s a link to what I wrote at that time. [...]

]]> Comment on Home again, home again by great aunt Hopie http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/29/home-again-home-again/comment-page-1/#comment-10675 great aunt Hopie Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:34:05 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=762#comment-10675 I am remembering that we went to Baltimore for a year, leaving when Mike was 18 months old, and returning when he was just about Alexander's age, 2 1/2. I was so happy to be back home, and surprised, even a bit annoyed, that Mike seemed disoriented and confused, and did not seem to remember our home. He had "grown up" in our Baltimore house and was used to the neighborhood there etc. Thinking about jet lag and a different country, language, home for your son, and I am overwhelmed. And yet... we know that he will ultimately adjust. It is the interim; AAAH there's the rub. I know that Max had his days and nights turned around as a baby, and Mike and Cathy followed a book called, I think, "The Contented little Baby". What helped the most, was the consistency of nap and bedtimes, daily routine, and his blanket. I used to lie down with Hannah and Zoe for years, until they fell asleep, because they were more secure tht way ( plus it was fun cuddling and talking in bed). You are all getting to know each other and adjusting to being a family of three- wow! Just give it time, and get sleep yourselves when you can. Thanks for including us in your journey; I love reading all of your entries. Happy New Year and big hugs to all of you. I am remembering that we went to Baltimore for a year, leaving when Mike was 18 months old, and returning when he was just about Alexander’s age, 2 1/2. I was so happy to be back home, and surprised, even a bit annoyed, that Mike seemed disoriented and confused, and did not seem to remember our home. He had “grown up” in our Baltimore house and was used to the neighborhood there etc. Thinking about jet lag and a different country, language, home for your son, and I am overwhelmed. And yet… we know that he will ultimately adjust. It is the interim; AAAH there’s the rub. I know that Max had his days and nights turned around as a baby, and Mike and Cathy followed a book called, I think, “The Contented little Baby”. What helped the most, was the consistency of nap and bedtimes, daily routine, and his blanket. I used to lie down with Hannah and Zoe for years, until they fell asleep, because they were more secure tht way ( plus it was fun cuddling and talking in bed). You are all getting to know each other and adjusting to being a family of three- wow! Just give it time, and get sleep yourselves when you can.
Thanks for including us in your journey; I love reading all of your entries. Happy New Year and big hugs to all of you.

]]> Comment on Home again, home again by Lora Wishod http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/29/home-again-home-again/comment-page-1/#comment-10670 Lora Wishod Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:55:50 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=762#comment-10670 Hi Rachel and Chris, WELCOME HOME AND CONGRATULATIONS! Are you set up with an in home therapist and/or social worker who specializes in the difficulties of new parents + new country/language + developmental challenges? The families of adoptive Russian children that I know all have this type of support and it is essential for everyone involved. Perhaps the adoption agency can point you in the right direction or maybe a support group of other Russian adoptive parents in the area? Do reach out for help at this critical time. Meanwhile enjoy this beautiful gift of parenthood. We are thrilled for you. Alexander is adorable!! Much love, Lora and Gene Hi Rachel and Chris, WELCOME HOME AND CONGRATULATIONS!

Are you set up with an in home therapist and/or social worker who specializes in the difficulties of new parents + new country/language + developmental challenges? The families of adoptive Russian children that I know all have this type of support and it is essential for everyone involved.
Perhaps the adoption agency can point you in the right direction or maybe a support group of other Russian adoptive parents in the area?
Do reach out for help at this critical time.

Meanwhile enjoy this beautiful gift of parenthood. We are thrilled for you. Alexander is adorable!!

Much love,
Lora and Gene

]]> Comment on Home again, home again by rebecca http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/29/home-again-home-again/comment-page-1/#comment-10668 rebecca Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:38:43 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=762#comment-10668 BTW, the pushing the boundaries is normal 2-yr-old stuff. You have the language and being new people in his life to boot. I feel for you. Hope you get some rest so you can enjoy all the fun stuff. BTW, the pushing the boundaries is normal 2-yr-old stuff. You have the language and being new people in his life to boot. I feel for you. Hope you get some rest so you can enjoy all the fun stuff.

]]> Comment on Home again, home again by rebecca http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/29/home-again-home-again/comment-page-1/#comment-10667 rebecca Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:32:12 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/?p=762#comment-10667 My mom said we weren't to call you yet. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLease feel free to call for advise if you'd like any. Since Alexander loves music, I would try singing and rocking or bouncing (either sitting or standing). It's hard on the back but tends to work and gives them the soothing motion as well as the melody. There was one CD Demitri loved that would lull him to sleep on the 6th song almost every time (I forget the artist). You can try a combo too with your voice and then a CD. Been there many times with the car - sometimes for 3 hours when he wouldn't nap as a baby. I had my favorite circles where I didn't have to stop the car at any lights! Welcome to parenthood! We just started potty training yesterday and now Demitri got sick again so we only did a half day to reduce the stress. It's the most wonderful and most difficult job you'll ever have in your life! Looking forward to meeting the adorable cutie pie!!!!! Love, Rebecca and D My mom said we weren’t to call you yet. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLease feel free to call for advise if you’d like any. Since Alexander loves music, I would try singing and rocking or bouncing (either sitting or standing). It’s hard on the back but tends to work and gives them the soothing motion as well as the melody. There was one CD Demitri loved that would lull him to sleep on the 6th song almost every time (I forget the artist). You can try a combo too with your voice and then a CD.

Been there many times with the car – sometimes for 3 hours when he wouldn’t nap as a baby. I had my favorite circles where I didn’t have to stop the car at any lights!

Welcome to parenthood! We just started potty training yesterday and now Demitri got sick again so we only did a half day to reduce the stress. It’s the most wonderful and most difficult job you’ll ever have in your life!

Looking forward to meeting the adorable cutie pie!!!!!

Love,
Rebecca and D

]]> Comment on Day 3 in Moscow by Mom and Dad http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/25/day-3-in-moscow/comment-page-1/#comment-10659 Mom and Dad Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:37:10 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/25/day-3-in-moscow/#comment-10659 Looking forward to viewing the film. I'm sure it was impressive! Also looking forward to a call from you in Arlington. Looking forward to viewing the film. I’m sure it was impressive! Also looking forward to a call from you in Arlington.

]]> Comment on We’re parents by Lisa http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/09/were-parents/comment-page-1/#comment-10656 Lisa Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:36:43 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/09/were-parents/#comment-10656 What a happy Christmas this will be for you and your new family. What a happy Christmas this will be for you and your new family.

]]> Comment on To Moscow by Priscilla http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/22/to-moscow/comment-page-1/#comment-10649 Priscilla Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:38:09 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/22/to-moscow/#comment-10649 YYAAAHOOOO!!!! Can't wait to say, Strasvi, Alexei! YYAAAHOOOO!!!!
Can’t wait to say, Strasvi, Alexei!

]]> Comment on To Moscow by Amy http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/22/to-moscow/comment-page-1/#comment-10648 Amy Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:45:46 +0000 http://thekagys.com/ckagy/weblog/2009/12/22/to-moscow/#comment-10648 Finally! What fantastic news!! Good luck with the next step. Hopefully it goes quickly. Tell Alexander that his aunt, uncle, and cousins love him and are looking forward to playing with him! Finally! What fantastic news!! Good luck with the next step. Hopefully it goes quickly. Tell Alexander that his aunt, uncle, and cousins love him and are looking forward to playing with him!

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