Day 2

Today was my second day visiting baby JMI. (I can't keep typing out her full name Josina Margaret Irina ... that's way too long for such a tiny peanut of a baby, and she's technically Irina until after the court date and appeals period ... so JMI).

We meet from 10:30 to noon each day ... cushioned on each side by a harrowing car ride across town Kazakh style (think 10,000 New York cabbies combined with the Indy 500) ... today JMI was a bit cranky. Teething, maybe, but also a little unsettled by being left alone in a room with a virtual stranger. Well, time will fix the teeth and the acceptance. We did rather well together, but she was only happy being held in my arms or on my lap. That was okay with me. More chances to give kisses : )

We went to Panfilov Park afterward with Zhaniya and Anara. An impressive area with a memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers of the Panfilov Division who were credited with helping save Moscow from being overrun by the Germans in 1941. Also home to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a rococo style building, built in 1904. At one time an officers club and then a museum, it was restored to all its glory as a place to worship in 1991. Ate pizza at an Italian restaurant, bought some food and bottled water to take back with us.

Photos to follow ... No award winners, since we had a cranky day and I found it hard to justify photos when hugs worked so much better. But a couple of cute shots, anyway.

All in all, a great day!