Sometimes I still don't even believe we are adopting again. Probably because it just feels so different this time. SO DIFFERENT. Last time at this point I was a ball of nerves because people finally knew our plans and were starting to "talk". And believe me, not all of that talk was positive. I remember that was a very challenging time for me personally. This time, we barely even told anyone our plans, did one big announcement just through Facebook and even if people are talking negatively about it, we try to just not let it bother us.
Much like having a biological child, I'm sure the feelings are a bit different the second time around. We know what we're in for, know what we're doing and now it's just a matter of putting in the time and the work to get to the finish line. It doesn't mean we aren't crazy excited... it just means we are more comfortable this time around. Almost too comfortable I think.
Maybe it's because I know I have at least a year (probably more) to get used to the idea of two kids. Let's not lie, right now it is super easy to pack up and head somewhere for the weekend, or find a babysitter, or put one child in the tub and to bed. When I think about doing it with 2 kids it seems exhausting. But, it will be my reality at some point in the future. I'm sure I'll just adapt, right?
Lots of people are asking me where we are "in the process" right now. Welp, we are done with our prelim application, and are putting the final touches on our formal application and it will be off (along with our first very large check) by August 1st. Following that will be our home study and of course our dossier preparation. When our dossier is done (hopefully in about 3-4 months) we will be put on a waiting list for referral. That is when I will truly be able to kick back and enjoy the last few months we will have as a family of 3.
Sorry this blog was so random tonight, just felt like I should do a lil' update about where everything is right now, our thoughts, ect. So in closing, I'll leave you with this super cute pic of Eli that his Grandma took recently. Yes, this is shot with an iPhone. Pretty sweet I think.
Please pray all goes well with our upcoming home study!! :-)
Much like having a biological child, I'm sure the feelings are a bit different the second time around. We know what we're in for, know what we're doing and now it's just a matter of putting in the time and the work to get to the finish line. It doesn't mean we aren't crazy excited... it just means we are more comfortable this time around. Almost too comfortable I think.
Maybe it's because I know I have at least a year (probably more) to get used to the idea of two kids. Let's not lie, right now it is super easy to pack up and head somewhere for the weekend, or find a babysitter, or put one child in the tub and to bed. When I think about doing it with 2 kids it seems exhausting. But, it will be my reality at some point in the future. I'm sure I'll just adapt, right?
Lots of people are asking me where we are "in the process" right now. Welp, we are done with our prelim application, and are putting the final touches on our formal application and it will be off (along with our first very large check) by August 1st. Following that will be our home study and of course our dossier preparation. When our dossier is done (hopefully in about 3-4 months) we will be put on a waiting list for referral. That is when I will truly be able to kick back and enjoy the last few months we will have as a family of 3.
Sorry this blog was so random tonight, just felt like I should do a lil' update about where everything is right now, our thoughts, ect. So in closing, I'll leave you with this super cute pic of Eli that his Grandma took recently. Yes, this is shot with an iPhone. Pretty sweet I think.
Please pray all goes well with our upcoming home study!! :-)
