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6 random things about me, ummm

Well I have stupid amount of t-shirt collections. When ever we go on vacation or a concert I buy a t-shirt. Because a t-shirt and pj pants or jeans or draw string pants are what I lounge in at home, I wear my t-shirts. I even have a system one side of the draw is long sleeve nice t-shirts, like my LBI logo tees, my NYG tee's, and my Reel Tree outdoors tee's. Then theres the shirts where if I want to go out and do yard work, or anything messy. I wear them. But my favorite tee to wear is Davids middle school t-shirt I found a couple years ago in one of his boxes, that we were throwing out. It was his middle school gym shirt with his name on it. So I wear it to bed!


NO matter how hard I try, I do not have a green thumb. It will just never happen. So every season when the flowers are out at walmart or Lowes, I cant help myself. Then after weeks of heat, and little rain (also because I forget to water) they die :( So I give up! I might start to do what my great grandmother did, put the fakies out!


I hate when the stove is not wiped down after cooking. David always forgets. Then the next time I go to use it theres a ring of, grease, soup, or sauce around the burner. But thats really all I can say about him, hes pretty neat. He does have his own collection of water bottles on his night stand. Its his habit to go to bed, and grab his water, get in bed and forget about the other 3 that he has not finished. As of this morning there was 5.


I enjoy shopping more for other people. I hate shopping for myself. I guess because I dont need anything. I dont want anything. So its much funner to shop for someone else, knowing that you took time to find a gift, might not be the perfect gift, but a gift of thought. It makes me feel good about myself.


When I clean the house sometimes I secretly, "loose" some of davids crap! Like a fish that he had in the deep freezer for 3years! Kept saying "I'm saving it I want to get it mounted". Well if after 3 years and its still in there, he forgot about it, so I chucked it! shhhhh! Only this year he asked if I remember it. Nope:)



Lastly I check my phone, my email, and my mail box like 100xs. Waiting for something about this adoption to kick in gear. I hate this waiting, it never ends! So I fill my time with reading, doing things in the office to get ready for the end of the year taxes , ugh! And watch the lifetime movie network or the soapnetwork. I watched the whole first season of Dirty Sexy Money. It was ok. I think the new season airs on Wend. night. But I'm so happy Greys is back on. I stopped watching the election debates, after the dirt came out on John Edwards, I thought he was a real good person. But no they are all liars! It doesnt matter who wins, I think its all lies anyway. Im still undecided. There is no clear line to me who is better than the other. They both have their faults.



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Still waiting for travel dates :(

So it has been over 2 weeks since we got our referral. Yes, still waiting for dates. We were told hopefully this week or next. So the main goal is to see him, by the end of the month. Then, have to wait again for a court date. We wish he could be here for the holidays, but I'm sure he wont. Hearing that everything closes for the holidays, and a different times, so our chances are slim. But who knows, maybe this will be easier, than we think. Our agency has given us info, as far as what to do when we get there, who we'll meet, what to do during check-in, getting our US dollars exchanged to rubles (24-25 rubles= $1 us dollar) I think.
I have got great info from the IVFC group, and FRUA. So I know their is a supermarket near our hotel, TGI fridays, ect. Also less than a mile walk to the circle, where we can see the Red Square, and the Kremlin Since we wont have much time on the first trip, those might be the only things we go and see. I have spoken to our IA(international adoption) doctor @ MUSC. She received the pics we sent her that we already have, and so far so good. No severe signs of FAS. She instructed me, what she was looking for in pictures and a video. David and I went and picked out some things to help, like soft toys, stacking cups, crayons, to see how his coordination is. Also have got good tips from other AP's (adoptive parents) I have been getting tons of feedback, that bubbles are a huge hit. The main, things she wants to know, are his measurements (height, weight, head circumference), what words are in his vocab, how many, does he point to things he wants of verbally communicate. Also does he turn to you if calling is name from behind ( hearing issues). So some things and tips to help us get an idea of where he is. Most likely he will be behind, since hes 21months, he can be developmentally in the range of 14-18 months. I know sounds bad, but I was assured by the IA doctor that once home, with proper medical care, right nutrition, positive attachment bonds that we will be amazed at how fast he is growing.

So as we are awaiting dates, we are trying our hand at the Russia language. We sound terrible! And thats just being nice! Also picked up a book on Attachment in Adoption. I really need to do a whole house clean, but can't seem to get in the mood. But since we really are all set with packing, and travel items, I guess I have no choice.






P.S> I think i might have to link the IA doctor my video we take on too my blog. Not really sure on how to send it. I know if I email it I will have gray hair by the time it gets done. So I might slap it on here, just for the day so they can see it, then I have to delete it. Or I'm looking into youtube, I know if I set up an account, I can make it private, and send them the email link. This way it wont come up in the search. Still working on that idea.

Finally the good stuff!

Ok well, I have been able to collect some, not all of my thoughts today. Its almost midnight, and I'm spent. I'm afraid to sleep, like this is all a dream. I have a picture of this little man on my computer, and I stare at it. Wondering, what kind of life he has had. Whats the story with his birth parents..ect. So far. I stare at a picture of a brown eyed little man, who has a smile on his face. Looks content playing in his oversized play pen. In the back of the picture far off in the corner, their is another little boy peeking out from under a box. Just another day in an Orphanage. So I'm thinking of him, and he doesn't even know I exist. Funny how that works.

David and I are going to TRY and keep some normalcy around here. Keep focus of work and things that still have to get done around here. Like another organization weekend, more cleaning, and yard work. But the bonus is that we get to think of what we are going to bring our little guy. So of course I made another list :)

A blanket that we will sleep with so it smells like us,(and 3 wet dogs I'm sure after all this rain)
A disposable camera to leave so the caregivers care take pics if the between trips is longer then expected
Some stacking blocks, to leave and let him play with, when we first met ( no stuffed animals)
A mini photo book, of us, and his new family. ( that is going to be a big book)


Thats all I can think of now. But I did get advice to take a measuring tape with me to help with clothing. And also trace his foot to help with shoe size. Im still holding back on the shopping thing. After the last 2 pregnancy's, I will wait. Its no fun to shop for something (someone) who is not here yet!

Ok got to sleep not, cant think anymore!

The best News Yet!

We got a REFERRAL! He is soo cute! 19 months, brown hair and eyes. I will write so much more soon, but right now on a high that is like no other!

Dossier in Russia!

Ok not alot of info here. I replied to and email my agency sent saying Our Dossier has been forwarded to Russian and is in translation. So I asked them a million more questions and I am waiting for more info. Now that we know it is in Moscow, we are starting to feel so unprepared. So I am getting many lists together on what we need to bring on first trip. I know it won't be long maybe 4-7 days. So we will pack light. We just want to be one step ahead! Deciding i we are going to use a IA ( International Adoption Doctor) I got good research from my IVFC girls, but am still unsure. I think once we get close to a referral I will make a decision . Nothing more to add, until i get more answers! Also Praying Hurricane Hanna stays away!