Didn't Make It

Well, we just got the news. The passport did not arrive, so at this point, we are here till sometime next week, probably Thursday, but not sure yet. The government is closed on Monday for the Easter holiday, so the earliest we can go to the embassy is Wed., if the passport arrives Tuesday. We will wait and see. Maybe if it comes tomorrow, we can travel on Wednesday and have the medical and second interview on Tuesday. Changing plane tickets and staying longer is a big expense. Oh well - one thing we have learned is that being flexible, always ready just in case, and understanding that few things can ever be planned in advance here is the way it works. Go with the flow is the motto. Also, keep your eye on the prize. It is a mindset that we may never have again in America, because we can control our lives and plan and get what we want done there. Here, we are dependent. So, may as well just enjoy the feeling. It is the best one can do. And, it is important for Karina to not see us bummed out about it. We told her, and she is like "Oh well - stuff happens." We are just running out of things to do in Kiev. We may have the opportunity on Sunday to move to an apt. in the suburbs where they may have things for kids to do, we hope. Will wait and see what transpires. Mama doesn't want to miss watching the Royal Wedding on Friday, so we need to be home by then. Did you see this on CNN? - Looks fun!
"CNN Presents: The Women Who Would Be Queen," a special documentary on Kate Middleton, Prince William's wife-to-be and his mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales airs at the following times: Saturday 23 April: 1100, 1900, 1200, Saturday 30 April: 1300, 2000, Sunday 1 May: 0900 (all times GMT) 
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/04/20/uk.william.kate.university/index.html?hpt=C2