After 5 Hours of Questioning.....

Yes it was over 5 hours long. Short by the standards of this region and long compared to other regions. I woke up this morning to a some what cooler day only about 85 degrees. I had my usual large breakfast hot tea and water.

I pulled on those hot stockings combed my hair and was off to court. Yes I wore the big shoes (high heels). On the way to court I talked with the translator. She talked with me about the things not to do in court as well as the things I should do.

Most importantly the Judge does not like it when he must pull the answers from someone. I was told to just talk and elaborate on everything. I showed him pictures of her room, car seat, us together and family.

I was questioned at length about my mortgage. It seems funny to be questioned about that because everyone has one. This is not the case in Russia. I told him that I do pay extra every month so I will have it paid for much sooner then is noted on the paperwork.

I talked about my job, education, family and vacations that I have taken. I was asked about my broken arm. Yes that was in fact part of the delay. He was unsure if I would be ale to work again because of the break.

Thank goodness I had a letter from my doctor. I was asked to show full range of motion of my arm and to pick up something so he could see that it worked well. I also to him that I was already back to work.

I was asked 'What if you get tired of her? What will you do?' I do not think that I will ever get tired of her. I let it slip that I thought she was perfect. I told all Mothers should think their children are perfect! Right?

He asked me if there were sharks in the ocean. Now that is a hard question of course there are sharks but not any like Jaws where I live. I told him I would keep her safe from all sharks even the ones in the ocean.

He asked me if I liked men. Yes I do like men. There was also some confusion about my name. I have 2 first names, 1 middle name and a last name. So I explained that too.

So after all these questions I was told I could be her Mommy. The judge said YES!!