American Pie and Steal the Ring

Our apartment is right across from the City Plus store and they frequently play loud music into the courtyard and parking lot. Our ritual is to get up early, make coffee, and call our son before he goes to sleep at night. Usually the music is in Russian and is kind of techno pop. This morning we drank coffee to American Pie in the background, kind of surreal to hear a song we understand! Since we are regulars now at City Plus and the staff is getting used to seeing us, maybe they played it for us! Some people seem eager to test their English on us, some laugh a little as we muddle through some basic Russian/Kazakh. Most just look at us with curiosity. The kids seem interested in meeting Americanski people.
We had another good day with Danny. We found a plastic toy ring and he likes teasing us when he swings by throwing it for us to look for or stealing it from our hands. We took a walk with the group and he pouted because he wanted to be carried and not walk. The caregivers want him to walk as he is a little chubby and could use the exercise.
We met one of Danny's previous caregivers today, so sweet. She said her family wanted to adopt Danny but they were "too old". We are thankful for the love he has received here.
One of the local families went home with their baby today after 4 mos of visits. We wished them well as they drove away. We see another local family often and met a new local mother today with a baby. Thanks to those who posted comments and support. It truly is a small world. Jacqueline and Ed