I heard a Buzz

I heard a buzz today at church that some of you maybe having issues leaving a comment post.

Thanks for the heads up Shirley.

I have since loosened the security measures on our blog. In an effort to make it more user friendly for friends and family.

Please feel free to post your comments. Part of the fun of blogging is feedback.

I think you'll find that the communication between readers and bloggers can be very entertaining.

So have fun with this. Stop back often and share in the excitement as we prepare to bring our baby home.

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Paper Trail Update

Our Dossier should be on a plane to Georgia. Being hand carried.

Our final Home Study is in Trenton.

Soon as it comes back to us (FEDEX) it too will be flying over to Georgia.

We're making progress.

Tamara Sunday

Happy Palm Sunday Everyone.

Did you know that the name Tamara means Palm or Spice?

Yes she is and will be the Spice of Life for us and she will be our little Princess.

Here is a little history about the name Tamara.

Tamara is a name for girls originated from Herbew and it means date palms. Historical background of this name is that this name belonged to the daughter of King David and sister of king Absolom.

See I told you... a Princess ;o)

In Russian it means Palm Tree

TAMARA
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Russian, English
Other Scripts: Тамара (Russian)
Pronounced: tah-MAH-rah (Russian), ta-MA-ra (English) [key]
Russian form of TAMAR. The name can also mean "spice" in Sanskrit.

OK That's your language history lesson for today.

Oh Mama...

Thought I'd share another picture.

This one is for you Bebia and P'ap'a = Grandma and Grandpa

Deda = mother and mama = father ?

This is going to be one confused kid... this is according to the Georgian / English Dictionary that arrived this week. Anyone speak Georgian out there that can confirm this?

Can't wait to tell Bruce he may have to answer to Mama ;o)

You just can't make this stuff up. lol

He's Back....

Bruce came home just in time to run to FedEx with me before they closed.

Our Dossier is on it's way to California and then will be hand carried to Georgia.

Talk about service.

Having trouble keeping it straight yet? LOL

Yeah me too but this is a good thing... a very good thing.

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)

Need a Boost?

So many packages... so little time.

Today was fun. My orders are starting to trickle in.

Booster seat so Tamara can dine at the big table with Mommy and Daddy.

A Gate check Stroller bag, about a case of J&J baby products and can someone explain these cotton training pants to me? I don't get it...lol. They're cotton and thick. Diaper thick.. but still cotton? And still pants. Weird.

Think we'll stick with pull ups.

I just don't get it.

Saghamo mshvidobisa

Saghamo mshvidobisa

Good Evening / Night

in Georgian.

Yes our language course arrived today.

OMG what were they thinking? lol. Actually it's not so bad.

Just wish I had more time to study up. ok I'm going to get some Chai (tea) and going to Satsoli (bed). Didi madloba (Thank You Very Much)

Nakhvamdis (Good Bye) ;o)