Garrett turns 2!

We just celebrated Garrett's 2nd birthday- and sent lots of birthday wishes his way! Hope that they find him- happy, and staying healthy, strong, and growing and developing into his little toddler self! Our biggest wish for him of course is that this is the last birthday he spends without a family, in the orphanage. There's just no place like home! I am still feeling positive that somehow we will be able to raise the money to complete the adoption process soon- certainly every penny adds up. Thank you to all of you who have given to help bring him home!!

Happy Birthday Garrett!

PHEW!!

Did you hear my big sign of relief across the internet? The homestudy visit was lovely! It was actually enjoyable, sitting around eating tea cakes and chatting. Our social worker was so relaxed and down to earth- she really took the stress out of feeling like you, your family and home are up for inspection and the rest of your life depends on their interpretation of the above. Why did I waste all that time stressing out?

Now, I look forward to getting down and dirty with the fundraising part to get ole Garrett home as soon as possible! He will be turning 2 years old this month already!!

Big Day Tomorrow!

I am really excited about my home visit tomorrow! Let's get this show on the road!

Now, I better do a little more cleaning....

home visit appointed

Well, I spoke with my newly assigned social worker this evening and we have a date! June 11 and 12 she will come out for a visit! I figure my house will probably be more spic and span than it's been in a while! Actually, I have been painting the past week. Some new colors on the walls really make a difference- I have been planning on painting since last spring- and I finally got around to doing it! I am looking forward to moving things along to the next step and keeping this ball rolling!

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Moving along!!!

Well, got my labwork yesterday, and will finish my medical clearance this week! It's great to feel like the process is just moving along!!!
I think some of the stress of the paperwork and such has begun touching on my daughter- having some tummy aches on school mornings and feeling more anxious than usual. So, now I am trying to be extra careful to keep up the positives of it all as it comes into place, so as not to let her take on any of that stress! I imagine any expectant mom with other children has dealt with this sort of thing as well. To let go of some of the anxiety, I just keep envisioning us finally getting to meet him in China! What a joyous day that will be!!!! According to his file- he loves food (he'll fit right into our family), and becomes friends with anyone who gives him a snack :)
You know my pockets will be bulging with tasty treats!