The Smile

We picked up Orion's passport earlier this week, woohoo! Everyone's happy:



The Canadian consulate here in Mumbai has just been outstanding. We are so lucky to be Canadian. Our stay here has not been easy but we realize and understand that others before us had it far more difficult than us now, as well as do many other individuals who come here from other countries around the world. When we remember that, we know that we are fortunate. Also, I could not have done this without my parents being here and their support, as well as all of the kind people I've met here in Mumbai. So many lessons learned. Hopefully for next time, a few years down the road, the process will be simpler and more manageable for 1 or 2 people. To those that come here on their own and are able to get through it all, you are amazing and so admired.

Next week is our appointment at the FRRO and our last week here. When we get home, Summer will be over and Fall will be just around the corner. Where has the time gone? We left Canada July 21 and since then it has felt like we've been living in a bubble. Orion's one-month birthday is tomorrow (26th) and my birthday was last Saturday.

I am so anxious to get home and just get back to "normal"... whatever that is. I want to take Orion out for walks in his stroller, take him to the park, take him to the hill out back behind my house, have him meet his aunts and other grandfather, sleep in his own room, his own bed... the list goes on.

For now though, here are some more smiles! Keep smilin'!