Both Tatiana and I are experiencing a language explosion of sorts. It seems that every day I am learning on new Russian word...and Tatiana is learning perhaps three or four new words a day. She loves to say "up, please" to be lifted up to the metal bar at the playground and swing. She also learned "no" and "bye bye" yesterday...she says " I love you" , Hello Caleb" Hello Jared" (all with a heavy russian accent). The list of her vocabulary is already long and I look forward to our improved communication everyday! She is a bright girl and learns qickly ...she will do well with the adjustment to language over the next year. By the way, she loves Cheerios.. I brought a box from home as they are not available here. I have been bringing a little bag of them with us to the internet cafe and they keep her happy while I type out my message ( it is a huge help) . I am so glad that Kevin is home with Jared and Caleb and that they are able to sleep in their own beds again and snuggle up to their Dad! It is a comfort to me to know that they are all together and doing well. I miss them so. ---Melanie