Anastasia Demopoulos
Well, I've written about being in Siberia, how it was 48 below zero when I landed, and other miscellaneous amusing details, but I never quite mentioned why I went. I especially never mentioned why I brought along 2 children, a wife, and even a mother inlaw!Well, here she is - the reason. Anastasia Demopoulos, about 22 months old. Recently adopted and imported into the USA.
Hobbies include eating incessantly, pooping, and lots of smiling. She's big on screaming too as it gets her attention these days. Not sure how effective it was in the orphanage. Her odds of being dead or in jail before age 20 were not good if she had stayed there. Being an orphan anywhere doesn't help one's odds of success. Perfectly healthy although some slight malnutrition.
People keep asking if we've recovered from Siberia yet - the jetlag et. al. I'll have recovered when she's out of grad school!
We now return you to your scheduled program . . .
posted by Ted Demopoulos at 9:03 PM
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post a commentCongratulations to the whole family. This must be a wonderful and exciting time for all of you. And well worth a trip to some cold weather. Best wishes for the future.
congrads! another member of the Bald Family!
Wow!
I wondered about the trip to Siberia. I have heard of bringing souvenirs' home, but not quite on that scale! Seriously, congratulations to you and your family! Счастья и здоровья! (I wish you happiness and health)
And next time I see you I shall offer you the following traditional Russian toast! (I don't pretend it will be understandable by a Russian speaker after I get done mangling it!)
"Мой прадед говорил: "Я имею желание купить дом, но не имею возможности. Я имею возможность купить козу, но не имею желания". Так давайте же выпьем за то, чтобы наши желания совпадали с нашими возможностями!"
Which loosely translates to: "My grand-grandfather said: "I have a desire to buy a house, but I have no opportunity. I have an opportunity to buy a she-goat, but I have no desire". So, let's drink to having correspondence of our wishes and opportunities!"
Cheers,
Bob
Congratulations, Ted, on the arrival of little Anastasia Demopoulos. I am happy for you and your entire family!!!
What a beautiful little girl. Happy for you all and cannot wait to see you when we drift back into town. Love from us.
She is beautiful Ted and Margaret. And, must be such a treasure! Happy happy days to you all!