A big thank you to my sister and friends for rallying today. 1. Girls’ bedroom–check 2. Boys’ bedroom–check 3. Costumes–almost check…need to buy one costume 4. Boys’ clothes–check…realizing that I don’t have as many size XS as I thought Beds are made. Walls are decorated. Basics are purchased. And a gift for each nino. We… Continue reading checking it all off
Category: getting ready
list of needs
I love making lists, and the needs list for an adoption is the best. This is the funnest part of adoption prep, in my opinion. And the best part is that the ninos are joining in this time. They remember the gifts that they found on their beds when they first came home. This morning, Daniel… Continue reading list of needs
friendly angels
652 What a treat! Jaime Lynne, Jena, and Val all came to help me pack, sort, and put away the children’s clothing before our trip. They also helped organize my craft/school room. My dear friends donated their time and talents to me and my children without me having to ask. I treasure my friendship with… Continue reading friendly angels
butterflies and mountains
Can anyone tell me why the San Jose airport has Free Wi-Fi, but LAX does not? Whatever the reason (and I have a few thoughts on the matter), I am grateful that Costa Rica offers the service. That means I can write this post en route to Bogota. I did have the usual pre-travel jitters,… Continue reading butterflies and mountains
my apologies…
My sincerest apologies to my readers for the downer I was yesterday. Although I still agree with everything I wrote, I probably should have waited to write it. As my close friends can attest to, I’ve been surprisingly patient, submissive, and calm the past couple month. I suppose now that we have a travel date,… Continue reading my apologies…
just a little venting neccessary
I will probably be in big fat trouble for posting while I am in a bad mood! (Sorry, honey) We put in our frequent flier request last night for our flight to Bogota. We found out today that our request was not granted, nor will it be. It is complicated and unfair, but there is nothing… Continue reading just a little venting neccessary
it’s official–we have our travel date
What a day! We saw our children again. They were just as excited and happy as the first time (Adam’s working on the video we recorded). Also, we received our passports back from the Colombian Consulate with our travel visas attached. Could this day have gotten any better? Uh, yeah! Official Travel Date–August Fifth. Well,… Continue reading it’s official–we have our travel date
they really are real
491496499502505508Our children are real! What an amazing feeling. And, by the way, they are totally 5, 6, 7, and 8. They are normal, regular, high-energy, excitable KIDS. I know everyone is dying for the details. I’ll do my best… The conference started an hour late due to technical difficulties. Finally, they brought the kids in… Continue reading they really are real
befuddled
Well, Adam and I are about to talk to our kids for the first time. Yep, in two short hours. I wish I could say I am a ball of emotions or completely beside myself. In all honesty, I feel nothing. I know I still hold on to thoughts of self-preservation that have guarded me… Continue reading befuddled
hey kids
457467Grandma Penning, papi, and I worked really hard on your rooms Monday and Tuesday. We had a blast and accomplished a lot. Papi and I were laughing and working together as we assembled Daniel and Juan Pablo’s beds. It felt good. We can’t wait to fill your rooms with your laughter. We still need to… Continue reading hey kids