Apparently Lauren's court case (where just the orphanage reps appear) is scheduled for April 15th. At that point a court date for us to appear will be scheduled. We've been told it could be very soon after that :) - for security reasons, we won't post the exact date....but it's coming up and we are very excited.
I pray little Miss has been carrying around our baby photo album and already is familiar with our faces. I pray her heart is calm and she's prepared for this transition in her life. I pray our first meeting is positive and she has great fun with what we have planned for her on that meeting. It's simple toddler toys, some gerber snacks, cheerios, and some silly play....of course with all of us on the floor, eye to eye.
I'm already dreading the 60 day wait between trips....and the thought of leaving her. So much so, that I casually mentioned to Brad, maybe I could stay behind and wait until paperwork is done and just bring her home...so we wouldn't have to wait the 60 days. .... not really, for those of you that don't know we all that well... I'd be a scaredy cat staying on by myself. I really rely on my Brad for his strength and adaptability when traveling internationally....so even he knew that I wasn't REALLY serious. But boy do I wish I could do it.
It's going to be a great summer! I can't wait to spend it at home with her and Joshua too.... although he's going to be scheduled for a few activities - you know kids at this age start that walking around saying, "I'm bored...what can I do....??" - he usually gets into building something with leggos or building a new train track layout... but it takes him a bit to get settled into something at home. So for him, a few days of summer camp and maybe a soccer camp would do him good. Little Miss and I have a summer full of play time, naps, walks to the park, stroller rides, cooking, baby massages, bonding time, play therapy, holding, cuddling, ...and maybe a few doctor appointments, etc... whatever she needs. Can't wait.... I'm ready for her now :)
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Can't wait for you guys! That time between trips will be hard, but I'm glad the weather will be nice and that you'll be able to pass the time outside with you Joshua!
ReplyDeleteAnother idea for you when you mean sweet Lauren would be stickers. One of my friends who had adopted internationally gave me the idea and it worked amazing for those times where you are with Lauren and she's not quite herself yet. We would stick (little) stickers to my nose and Charu would take them off and put them on hers. We'd switch and it was a great way to foster eye contact and have fun with it. Charu still does it today and gets the biggest kick out of it!
Hugs while you continue to wait to meet your newest little blessing!!! Please let me know if you need anything!
Great idea - my office gave us a little "shower" yesterday - they were so sweet, they raised money to give to our home study agency (they are a non-profit - and try to raise money periodically) as a donation in Lauren's name - then gave us a few small things... of which one was Dora stickers! Maybe I'll bring them... love the idea. They also gave us some Gerber snacks in a can... so we were thinking of taking those too. Thanks! (I don't even know what I need :) - I hope we get to have a "travel" call with our agency. I'm sure they have a packing list they give to people...I would think so.
DeleteOh Renae....so so so so so happy for you. :) It really is coming up soon. And I know...the 60 day wait. Blech. Plan lots of stuff during that time to keep you busy.
ReplyDeleteYou know, Stefanie, from Ni Hao Yall (it's a blog...) has a huge packing list on her blog right now. It is for China..but honestly I am sure most of the stuff would do for any country. I keep hearing stacking cups are the best toys for kids. It is on her blog...and we heard it at our adoption class last week. Anyway...you should check out her post about packing. It was just a few days ago.
Super idea ... thanks! We have stacking cups that we planned to take... I guess we are on target with our instincts. :)
DeleteOh my goodness! It's definitely coming right up! I'm so excited for you!!!!
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