I feel like I keep writing the same thing. We are RIGHT on the brink. Every day, we talk more and more about what our plans our for M3, her arrival here, helping her become acclimated and giving her the chance to be bonded with us and take advantage of all being a part of our family could offer her.
Tonight, my husband talked to his mom about the adoption and she asked a lot of questions. It was funny to hear him talk about the conversation and almost sound exasperated by the number of questions his mom asked. I reminded him that dropping in to someone's lap that not only are we having a third child, but she's already 4 years old and is in Ethiopia is quite a bit to handle...just remember how HE felt when I told him?!?
He talked about a present that Santa is bringing M2 and how it will take up some space. He said we should just set up M2's room as if M3 were already here and we'd have plenty of room for the present. I like his way of thinking.
I'm taking all the paperwork to work this week so I can work on it during my lunch hour. I should be able to fill it all out by the end of the week, order a family photo and have everything ready to ship when our check from refinancing the house clears the bank.
I can barely contain the joy I feel. It's like I have a secret that even the other party doesn't know! M3 has no idea. My husband and I talked last night of how quickly we hope this moves once the funds become available. We want her to be home rather than at the orphanage. I cannot wait to fill her album with beautiful photos from her home country and I do not care HOW tired I am, I plan to journal everything. I think my mini-recorder and small cassettes will come in handy!
Hang in, M3. We are coming very soon. Very, very soon.
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