Blogging is hard. Then again maybe it is just hard for me. I've been wanting to write a post for a while now but every time I plop down in the comfy yellow chair with my laptop the kiddos sense that I am about to focus on something that doesn't involve them. This usually means that David will "cannon ball" into my lap and Jessie will furiously crawl to me with a wild look of anticipation as she attempts to attack the glowing silver "book." I've been accused of exaggerating once or twice in my life, but I kid you not, this happens EVERY SINGLE TIME.
So this is a magical moment for me. Andy has taken the kiddos on a trip to the car wash. I just finished an entire cup of hot/warmish coffee and am happily sitting in the comfy yellow chair. I should probably blog about something deep and meaningful.
Ok, so I think I might be crazy. There were about 65 times during this past week that I informed God that I can't handle another child. I only have 2 children. That is not a lot but what if I'm just not one of those people who can handle any more? I am already rocking the yoga pants and sweatshirts on a fairly daily basis. What will a 3rd child do to me? Sometimes I forget to comb my hair (sorry Andy.) Anyways...
This Wednesday we go down to Indy to meet with our home study agency. We chose an out-of-state adoption agency so that means we have a separate home study agency. Apparently we just wanted to make it more difficult on ourselves because not only did we have to find our own home study agency but it also has to be accredited by China's standards. We've come to realize that China is kind of "above and beyond" when it comes to adoption. They are super serious about the vetting process and while I believe this is a very good thing it adds some steps (and money) to the process. So our orientation meeting is scheduled for Wednesday. Between now and then we will practice our biggest (but not creepy) smiles and work on being as charming as possible. You really want your social worker to like you right? From what I hear this is when the flurry of paperwork will begin. I promise to plant a few trees to make up for the ones that will have to die for our cause.
Beyond preparing for that, we're doing a lot of waiting, thinking and praying. So many of our family and friends have already come up along side us and have shown their support. We are so grateful for you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you! AND...
If you're already sick of listening to us talk about our adoption then we apologize but really can't promise it will get any better. You might just have to de-friend us for a while. This is pretty much the biggest thing going on for us right now.
So I'm going to go now and enjoy at least 5 minutes of absolute silence...
and I'll "see" you next time Andy takes the kids out! I love my husband.
