We are about 2 hours from New York. I have slept some, but not enough to do more than give myself a second wind. My tailbone is sore from 3 to 4 days of 8-9 hour flights. We have just had the last of out Russian meals for this trip. "High tea" a roll with soft, mellow buttery cheese, some cold cut (just one), carrot, sesame seed and red onion, a small tomato and 3 cucumber fingers. And of course the dark, strong bread. And a small chocolate bar. I've learned some things on this trip. First everything is translated literally i.e. "where do you live?" means "where are you staying?" Water with or without gas means with or without carbonation. I have moved my wedding band back to my left hand. In Russia, if you wear your wedding band on your left hand it means you are widowed or divorced. If you are married you wear your band on your right hand. This time the plane is thankfully much cooler. I feel like and have already cried today. I think first out of sadness for leaving our baby behind. Two out of relief in getting back to the U.S. I have realized I have not drank enough water and too much coffee on this trip. I need to remember to drink more water. I can't wait to land at JFK and meet Fred and Nancy. Hopefully Fred got my SOS plea for a huge WAWA coffee. A small piece of home. I will probably sleep on the trip to Jersey and be awake all night. It will make going to work tomorrow fun. I look forward to seeing my cozy, messy house, my cats and my Co-workers. We got an insight on how lucky we are this morning. A couple we met were flying 4 hours then had to drive another 3 for a one time 2 hour visit with their baby. We have been very blessed with the 10 hours or so we got to spend with Katya. Everyone (except grouchy maid at the Arbat) has been very nice to us. I hope that trend continues with our next trip.