Nesting???
We are on day 54 of our "official" LOA wait. I am relatively calm, not too terribly anxious, but feeling a deep urge to get things in order. My sister asked me if I was nesting...I hope so. I hope that my internal subconscious instinct "knows" that I need to get things ready for Anna to come home soon!
The beginning of the week, I painted a twin bed that I am using for Parker, finished switching out winter to summer clothes and arranged the room (Parker and Anna's) in a way that I think will work. We were up in the air on how we were going to arrange rooms, but I think the best solution is to put Anna and Parker together for now. They are only 17 months apart and the different gender isn't an issue at their ages. Parker will be 3 June 28th, and Anna will be 2 November 10. Plus, we really didn't want to do anything to change the house structurally, because we will be putting it up for sale when Anna gets home. No need to put more money in the house when we will not be utilizing the changes made for very long, hopefully. I think it will work out good. Plus, Anna is used to having someone sleep inches from her crib. I don't think she would like a big lonely room.
My sister, organizational queen, has came over the last 2 days to help me "get rid" of stuff. I love to hang on to things that I might or might not need 20 years from now. My closet was busting at the seams, utility room was a disaster area, the kitchen had too much stuff, the large closet in Parker & Anna's room was out of control, and the chest they are to share was full. But after 2 days of hard work and "letting go", the utility room and kitchen are organized, Parker and Anna's room/closet is starting to take shape and my closet is under control. Parker has a twin bed set up, Anna's crib is in place, Anna's clothes have been put in drawers and hung in the closet, and I am about ready to start on their bedding.
Tomorrow, the living room must be tackled. We put garage sale items in a corner and folded laundry is on the couch. I really would like to straighten the den and Carter and Jacob's room as well. The momentum is flowing and I don't want to quit till it is done - maybe I am nesting. I remember when I was pregnant with all the boys, I would hit this streak and I would clean like crazy. I stayed up one night on my hands and knees cleaning the floors and moving furniture (wouldn't recommend a 9 month pregnant woman to do, but if it hits, your gonna do it). I could hardly move the next day, but my house was clean. It wasn't long, until a baby was coming. I have read today on boards that those with LID as late as 1/30/07 (special needs program) were receiving LOAs/SCs today...that's only 25 days ahead of us. It makes me really excited to think about getting a call from our agency with LOA/SC news. I will just be beside myself...but it could be soon! A couple weeks ago parents that were LID in December were getting LOA/SCs...so that is 2 months they have covered in just under 3 weeks. I know there are some that have been waiting 100+ days, but I pray they get theirs soon and they really start processing quickly at CCAA.
God knows when and how, but I pray it is soon. Like I stated before, I am relatively calm, but I want her home so badly it just hurts to think about. I am thankful that God is giving me other things to focus on right now...it might just be making a place for her little socks to go, but it keeps me sane. The thread is tugging hard on my heart and I am soooooo ready to meet this baby girl that I love dearly. The miracle of adoption is beyond words that I can express. I have known I wanted to adopt for many years, but I have known about my child I would adopt while she was still in her birth mother's womb. God placed a different burden in my heart for her, just a month before her birth. I had had the burden for adoption before, but this was a burden for my child that I was suppose to find. I have loved her, prayed for her, hurt for her, cried for her, longed for her and I am ready for her. I am ready to touch her hand, stroke her hair, feel her cheek on mine, hear her breathe, see her smile, listen to her laugh, smell her little feet and kiss her forehead. I am ready.
Asking God for quick processing of our paperwork and sending love to my Anna.
The beginning of the week, I painted a twin bed that I am using for Parker, finished switching out winter to summer clothes and arranged the room (Parker and Anna's) in a way that I think will work. We were up in the air on how we were going to arrange rooms, but I think the best solution is to put Anna and Parker together for now. They are only 17 months apart and the different gender isn't an issue at their ages. Parker will be 3 June 28th, and Anna will be 2 November 10. Plus, we really didn't want to do anything to change the house structurally, because we will be putting it up for sale when Anna gets home. No need to put more money in the house when we will not be utilizing the changes made for very long, hopefully. I think it will work out good. Plus, Anna is used to having someone sleep inches from her crib. I don't think she would like a big lonely room.
My sister, organizational queen, has came over the last 2 days to help me "get rid" of stuff. I love to hang on to things that I might or might not need 20 years from now. My closet was busting at the seams, utility room was a disaster area, the kitchen had too much stuff, the large closet in Parker & Anna's room was out of control, and the chest they are to share was full. But after 2 days of hard work and "letting go", the utility room and kitchen are organized, Parker and Anna's room/closet is starting to take shape and my closet is under control. Parker has a twin bed set up, Anna's crib is in place, Anna's clothes have been put in drawers and hung in the closet, and I am about ready to start on their bedding.
Tomorrow, the living room must be tackled. We put garage sale items in a corner and folded laundry is on the couch. I really would like to straighten the den and Carter and Jacob's room as well. The momentum is flowing and I don't want to quit till it is done - maybe I am nesting. I remember when I was pregnant with all the boys, I would hit this streak and I would clean like crazy. I stayed up one night on my hands and knees cleaning the floors and moving furniture (wouldn't recommend a 9 month pregnant woman to do, but if it hits, your gonna do it). I could hardly move the next day, but my house was clean. It wasn't long, until a baby was coming. I have read today on boards that those with LID as late as 1/30/07 (special needs program) were receiving LOAs/SCs today...that's only 25 days ahead of us. It makes me really excited to think about getting a call from our agency with LOA/SC news. I will just be beside myself...but it could be soon! A couple weeks ago parents that were LID in December were getting LOA/SCs...so that is 2 months they have covered in just under 3 weeks. I know there are some that have been waiting 100+ days, but I pray they get theirs soon and they really start processing quickly at CCAA.
God knows when and how, but I pray it is soon. Like I stated before, I am relatively calm, but I want her home so badly it just hurts to think about. I am thankful that God is giving me other things to focus on right now...it might just be making a place for her little socks to go, but it keeps me sane. The thread is tugging hard on my heart and I am soooooo ready to meet this baby girl that I love dearly. The miracle of adoption is beyond words that I can express. I have known I wanted to adopt for many years, but I have known about my child I would adopt while she was still in her birth mother's womb. God placed a different burden in my heart for her, just a month before her birth. I had had the burden for adoption before, but this was a burden for my child that I was suppose to find. I have loved her, prayed for her, hurt for her, cried for her, longed for her and I am ready for her. I am ready to touch her hand, stroke her hair, feel her cheek on mine, hear her breathe, see her smile, listen to her laugh, smell her little feet and kiss her forehead. I am ready.
Asking God for quick processing of our paperwork and sending love to my Anna.
