Hurry Up and Wait...

Tamara's First Dolly

Dressed and Ready to Travel.
(An Italian baby doll that fits American Girl Bitty Baby clothes. She is much lighter then Bitty baby and therefore is more travel friendly. Tamara will of course have the matching outfit complete with sunglasses.)

Yesterday I packed up all of Tamara's clothing, Health and Beauty products, and toys for the trip. One large suitcase, 1 medium. Had to split every thing up into two suitcases in case one gets lost. So we basically have two identical bags. Different outfits/ same # as. This kid does not travel light.... just like her mommy ;o)
So what's the difference between the two bags you wonder? The large one has a pre-stuff diaper bag for the trip home.


This has been an interesting week for me.

Bruce is away on a business trip. It occurred to me that this will probably be the LAST week I have the house to myself for an entire week for at least 15 years.

"WOW"

Adopting a child when it's your first sort of feels like getting married.
Minus the pretty dress, flowers and parties.
A lot of "this is the last time I can do ..."
And there is a identity change that takes place.
I used to be Lee. A Free spirit. Going where the wind takes me.
Then I married. And although he's an easy going guy I felt a sense of obligation to at least let him know which direction the wind was blowing.
Now... becoming a Mom I will no longer be just Lee or Mrs. K.
I will be Tamara's Mommy.
So much for the wind?
I realize as a Mom I'll have to avoid those sudden gusts and seek shelter.
It's going to be a little weird at first I imagine.
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So Anyway.. we're in that Hurry up and wait phase. We're waiting.
I just spoke to our NJ social worker who informed me everything is going fine.
Our home study is on it's way to INS / Homeland Security
I have two copies that are coming to us and one to California.
Once I get our copies I have Trenton put their seal of approval on them and away they go to Georgia along with the rest of the Dossier.

Still need one more finger printing done before we travel which I hope we can do next week? Glad they didn't call us this week as Bruce is away and that could have been a huge issue. When you get these appointments you have to show up.. especially when you're calling in favors to get it done quickly.


Oh yes... I expect Hubby to return tonight... so if you were thinking I need a bachlorette party or something like... too late ;o)