Chug, Chug, Chug

Things are moving along. Albeit slowly at the moment. We've chosen an agency. We're waiting on the next and hopefully final draft of our homestudy. The worst thing about this process is all the hurry up and wait. It seems like I'm always rushing and no one else is.

We've chosen an agency and are about to sign paperwork any day. It's a great facilitator that has given us wonderful service and attention. We're happy with their Christian background and base and have nothing but wonderful things to report. They're so excited for us.

At home we're clearing out the guest room. Donating, selling and storing. Configuring furniture and multi-purposing rooms is the most difficult part, but we're becoming wonderfully organized in the process. Ha!

I'd love to jump in with both feet forward but many people in our lives don't understand adoption. They keep asking me if I'm sure. I'm assuming they mean sure that we'll get chosen, sure that we'll be parents, and I can assure you, we're sure.

The hardest part is preparing for this gig. Cautiously optimistic and it's all a little bittersweet. I just hope the wait passes quickly. We've chosen the brand of bottles, picked out the nursery bedding. I'm planning to paint the walls a shade that will match both sets, boy or girl. And we'll get a dresser. Simple things for now.

I managed to buy a Bumbo seat for $1. Huge score. They retail in the store for over $30 and since it's blue I figure we can use it for boy or girl.

That's all that's new on the adoption front. I'll keep you posted. :)