Adoption Meeting

Yesterday we went to Charlotte for a follow-up meeting with our agency.  There was only five couples, so it was a lot more intimate although I don't have trouble speaking and asking questions in front of others.  I mean to me, these meetings are SO valuable and an opportunity to be clear on everything.  We learned more about what will be happening during the home assessment part...which can't come fast enough.  We are just waiting on our case worker to contact us to setup our first interview.  One of my questions/comments was:  "No pressure, but when should we expect to hear from our case worker?-Cause we are more than ready."  We also learned about when to tell our child about adoption.  I mean I knew that we should talk to Little Miracle right away through trade books, etc.  One thing that I really loved was what Angela, the Charlotte case worker, said in regards to telling about adoption.  She said, "When do you tell your child about Jesus?"  Well, duh!  Done, enough said!  We got to look through profile books of other couples, and got a lot of ideas of how to create ours.  I am going to get started soon, since this is more my cup of tea than Ty's.  He will be in charge of the video we make to go along with our book.  In a nutshell....we are waiting to complete our home assessment and profile book/video, then we will be a waiting family~

Easter basket

This past weekend was Easter, and Little Miracle got an Easter basket from the Bunny. It was filled with the goods below.

All of Little Miracle's clothes pretty much have "yellow ducks" on them. Mom said that she isn't going to know what to do if I buy something else with a yellow duck on it. (I just can't resist a good price.)

Here is what Little Miracle got for it's first Easter even thought he/she isn't even born yet. :) Owl for the nursery, Gymboree caterpillar set (outfit, booties, blanket), frog lovie, sleeper.

Sneak Peek....

Here is a glimpse of our nursery fabric~bedding. I love it!

I am waiting on something to come in the mail and then I will be able to post pictures of the nursery.

Until then, I hope you like what you see.

It's green alright...and a beautiful sight!

This past week we had some painting done including the nursery. We chose "Afternoon Delight" which is a light lime green. It appeared soft enough for a nursery yet bright enough for the modern non-traditional nursery feel I am going for in the space. Well...it is bright green! After the painters started the trim I began to worry. I kept telling myself that once the furniture went in, it would change the color and soften it. I was right...I love it!

We needed to put up new light fixtures in the master bath and afterwards we planned on putting together the nursery furniture. Ty isn't really big on home improvement projects...but my begging worked because we began to put the furniture together at like 7:30 that night because I wanted to spend the rest of the week getting the nursery put together.

We have never seen so much styrofoam, cardboard, and HUGE boxes. (The recycling guys are going to love us!) We got everything together rather quickly and we were so pleased how it all turned out. I did get a little teary eyed at one point. I mean I have waited eight years to do this...and it just melted my heart.

I am not ready for the big reveal yet. Remember patience is a virtue.

been so long...

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It has been so long since my last blog post, but lots have been going on. I received the most special gift from my mom and dad Sunday at church. They gave me a "mommy necklace". It was so special. I have seen them online at differenct Etsy shops...hinted to Ty for Valentine's Day, but no such luck. The top circle says: "born in my heart" which is from the adoption creed and has two pearls that represent Ty and I. The bottom circle says: "lil miracle". How sweet. The seller said that she would replace the bottom circle with the Little Miracle's actual name when he/she arrives. I fell in love and I wear it everyday. When I see it or touch it, I say a prayer for our future birthmother. We have turned our prayers to her and for her decision to let us be the parents of her child. I am so blessed to be going through this adoption journey to gain a forever family. Another proud moment was sharing my gift with Mehya's mom. She was so excited to see such a special piece of jewelry and wanted one of her own~

Thanks mom and dad for such a special piece of jewelry!!!

When you see me (and my necklace) say a prayer for our birthmother and us as we continue on this journey~