Greta loves to take Robert's cap off. Sometimes she wears it. Sometimes she throws it down so that she can rub his head! She'll rub his head, then run her hands down the sides of his face with her face close to him. Yes, he melts!

Our first pouting session together. She was so tired! If we had been home, I would have put her down for a nap. She lets me know she is ready to go back to her group by packing her backpack. We went back to the group and played for a little while. We left a little early since she was tired and our presence causes chaos in the group room.

Today was an awesome day with Greta! We had a great visit with her. We didn't have any time alone with her yesterday. The pattern has been that we spend the morning visit with the group and the afternoon visit in the play room. The first day it was only the 3 of us for the afternoon visit but yesterday they sent one of the older girls with us. This made getting to know and bond with Greta much more difficult since this girl wanted our (especially Robert's) attention and wanted to "take care" of Greta. This afternoon it was only the 3 of us again. I had to request (insist on?) this, but it's important to me for us to spend time together. I'll post more pictures!

Robert and Greta were fast
buddies! The pictures of our first meeting will come soon. They are on Robert's camera and he is taking a nap. Greta wears him out! She can't get enough of him tossing her, lifting her, spinning her around, etc. She tried to lift him this morning!

She loudly declares "mano mama" and "mano brolis" to anyone who comes near us - that's my mama and my brother. She smiles when I reply with "mano Greta".

We are having so much fun with her. She walks with determination! She seems to like puzzles. The giggling doll I sent is not her favorite toy! Anything with buttons is a hit though. She also likes the small stuffed horse that we brought.

The orphanage is much different than I expected. It is bright and cheerful. Much like our day care centers. She is in a group of 8, all of the others except 1 are boys. There's one that she obviously doesn't like and another that seems to be her best friend. She definitely knows how to express her opinions, regardless of language barriers!

Robert is taking a nap in Prague. The trip continued to go smoothly.

Then arriving in Vilnius, Lithuania. Agnes from the Family Law Center met us at the airport and took us to our hotel. Elona, also from the Family Law Center, came over a little later to go over the paperwork (I really got here with all of the documents I needed!) and the plans for the next few days. We walked to the bank and to the store. It's a little chilly here!