I now have Greta's passport so the last step is getting her Visa. We have an appointment with the US embassy on Monday.

We are having another good day. My entertainment each evening is watching the kids play. They sit on the couch. Their interactions are hilarious! When rough-housing, Greta goes after Robert as though she is as big as him! She'll wrap her arms around his head, then rub his head. Other times they'll be sitting there and she'll reach over and hold his hand.

She still enjoys looking at the photo book that I sent to introduce her to us and to our home. I'll post some of the pictures taken when she received the package I sent.

Here are some of the baby pictures of Greta

Greta did very well with her shots. Afterwards we came back to the apartment and she took her first nap since being with me. She's now playing while Robert is trying to take a nap. She's not letting him, though! She chatters and sings all the time. I wish I knew what she's saying!

Our bonding seems to be going well, although she still prefers Robert. The first 2 nights, she slept as far away from me as she could get in our bed. The next 2 nights, she slept in the middle of the bed. Last night she slept next to me. When she woke up during the night, she layed her head over on me and went back to sleep - almost made me cry!

Doing laundry here is interesting. The washing machines are very small and there are no dryers. But it is nice to be settled into one spot for the duration.

Sorry that there was no time or energy to post yesterday. Everything is going wonderfully, but very busy. Yesterday I received Greta's new birth certificate - Greta Rose Bass, mother Tammy Bass! Then we came back to Vilnius. That's the last move until we're moving to the airport! Greta got car sick on the way here - reminders of Robert when he was younger! We got back and settled into the new apartment. I spent the rest of the afternoon resting, doing a little laundry, and watching my children play! This morning Greta and I are going to work on getting her Visa. Unfortunately that means that she has to get 2 shots, immunizations that are required in the US but not in Lithuania. So I'm not sure if I'll be back on here today or not. It looks like things are on schedule for us to be finished a couple of days early! Yeah! A couple of days to sight see or rest will be nice!

A very good day. Greta wakes up smiling each morning! She wakes up gradually, which is good fit with us. I visited with Dr. Genyte at the orphanage this morning. She had hoped that I would bring Greta, but I decided that I was afraid that it would be upsetting and confusing for her. If we did not have the language barrier, I may have felt differently. Dr. Genyte seemed to understand. She gave me a CD of 190 pictures of Greta, her friends, and caretakers. I'll post some as soon as I have sorted through them. She also gave me a folder of Greta's artwork.

We also went to visit LCC which is a Christian university here in Lithuania. Sharon Brubaker (who adopted from two boys from the same orphanage as Greta) works there. We met with the president. I can't wait to tell everyone more about the university.

It's been a busy day and I need to give Greta some attention. All is going very well. I'll ty to post more pictures and info later.

We received the news! Greta is officially my daughter! AND the 40 day period has been waived! All 3 of us will be home on February 12! I'm so excited!!!

And she is doing very well. She still isn't taking a nap, but she's being pleasant about it!

It's good day! Greta didn't have as much trouble going to sleep. She went to sleep in the chair then woke up when I moved her to the bed. She cried for a little while but didn't get hysterical. Then she slept for 12 hours! When she woke up she was happy! A great start to the day. I gave her a snack and some juice since I knew it would be a while before Robert would be up for breakfast. After she ate a little she was ready to start teasing Robert, so he didn't get much more sleep! We went down to the breakfast at the hotel. Greta continues to eat very well. So we're back in the room. It's going to be a long day waiting for the court decision. I will also be going back to the orphanage to meet with the director. She is going to give me some pictures of Greta as an infant.
Now, back to playing with Greta - as she tries to put a bow in Robert's hair!