Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Ain't it fun to be ...

I must admit that I am getting a little tired of the rubber ducks every month. As luck would have it, I only have photos through the #32. I propose that a November referral would be a lovely way to stop me from lining up ducks in the bathtub and then photographing them like a sad little loon. Fingers crossed.

Let's put it this way. If there is LID month #33 before referral then there will be no duck picture. I'll simply have to come up with something grand because there is NO way that month would not be the last LID month to pass. (I say with every ounce of conviction I can muster.)

Come morning it is off for more daycare detective work and fingerprint fun for home study updates. I am in serious planning/action mode now and still can hardly believe it. I am on pins and needles and feel like throwing up most of the time these days. I worry about anyone around me when that referral finally comes. I am going to be one hot mess...guaranteed.

45 comments:

Special K said...

Happy 31!

The daycare search has me terrified. I can't even wrap my brain around doing it. Way too overwhelming. Good thing I have plenty of time to figure it all out. :P

cougchick said...

love your new look!

31...ugh. that's all i got.

HuluMama said...

31 one for you! 28 for me!

Red Sand said...

While I would be greatly interested to see what you would do for a spectacular 33, I truly hope you don't have to pursue that creative path.

Vivian M said...

Stop by my blog, you have an award!
ANd happy lidversary, hope it's the last!

Catherine said...

Wheee! 31 behind you and praying there is only one more before! How cool that you only have pics to 32. Believing that will be your last and you will see a picture of your sweetness before 33 would be needed.

Congrats friend! So close and SO excited for you ducky friend! Love ya!

Briana's Mom said...

My stomach is literally doing flips for you!!! So exciting!!

Rhonda said...

31...woo...hoo? (Sorry, trying to muster enthusiasm this early in the morning is bad for my health.) ;)

Anonymous said...

You must be so sick of all the ducks by now. Let's hope 32 is the last one you will ever have to think of.

Good luck with the daycare search. I am planning on doing a blog post about it later today from the what I have learned perspective. Stay tuned....

gnhnbftfhjgvhjk,, (Greetings from A this morning)

A Beautiful Mess said...

I am so excited for you...soooo close!!!

Call your county birth to three program to see if there is a "developmental" daycare in your area. These types of daycares typically have a mix of typically developing children with children with special needs which usually means better teacher student ratio's, therapist on site etc.

good luck:)

M and M said...

31...WOW - whoever thought it would be this long.

I am with you on there not being a 33!

Anonymous said...

31.........good Lord.
We are getting soooooooooooooooo close!

Headmeister said...

1. I've got your hot mess right here. If you want to know what the prime example of a hot mess is, peep in at me through my living room window... I'm going to start giving "hot mess" lessons soon...lol.

2. I've also got a pic for you if you go to 33. All I can tell you is that it prob. won't be very PG-13 ;)

t~ said...

31 done.

I'm a mess as well and I'm blaming it all on you. Yep, that's right....I can't sleep at night knowing that you are about to become a mommy.

Lisa and Tate said...

There is no way you will have to do a 33 LID!!!

Happy 31!!!

Lisa

4D said...

31 done! Hey...pic of 32 for your last month LID and my permanent age!! Double coincidence!

Keep smilin!

Life with JJ, Starr and Spice said...

Being a hot mess is the beginning of motherhood. You are going to be part of the hot messy women club very soon ;0)

a Tonggu Momma said...

Happy 31 - not that happy is exactly the right word... but you are SO close.

Sandra said...

31 months is just crazy, but you are SO, SO close!

Good luck with the day care search. I know this is a tough one.

Ava's family said...

You're sooooooooo close!!!!!! My stomach is doing flip flops just thinking about it!

Polar Bear said...

I have a calendar on a bulletin board at school with everyone's LID. One of my seniors always marks the days off after every referral. I must admit I haven't really paid much attention to the board in months because it has been up so long.

Last week one day I was standing in front of the class teaching and the calendar caught my eye. It amazed me to see so few days infront of your LID date. I stopped mid-sentence and just smiled for a moment. The kids thought I was nuts, but I just explained that I went to my own little world for a while. They laughed because that is where I tell them to come back from all of the time. :)

You have NO idea how excited I am for you!!!! It's not long now!!!

Nina said...

Love, love, LOVE the title of the new blog!!

I also know how agonizing it is to be so close... and trite but true, feel so far away! Come on, CCAA, give us a a happy surprise this month!

Laurie said...

You are so, so close! :-) Good luck with the day care thing- I have started that search and it IS intimidating...but kinda fun, too.

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Kayce said...

Happy 31! I am so freaked out that you are SOOOO close! On pins and needles with ya!

J said...

Happy 31 !!! I love your new look.

We are sooo close !!!

Robin said...

I can't believe it's taken at least 31 months. who'da thunk it!? I'm so praying for a Nov referral for you too. Heck, I was actually hoping for a Dec TA for ya.. then you could put the christmas tree up for the two of you! (even if you would be in China over the holidays) :0) Can't wait.. you are so close now.

Kim said...

Happy 31 months..
You are almost there..
I am sooo excited for you..
Have a Great Week..
Hugs..

Alyson and Ford said...

Happy LID Anniversary!!!

Alyson

Adoption & Fire said...

31 is making me a little queasy...please for the love of everything that is good...I hope you get a referral soon.

Wendy at Adoption & Fire

Middle-Aged Moi said...

31, huh? Just a walk in the park.....;-)

One hot, HAPPY mess! :-)

redmaryjanes said...

WooHoo! Bring it on! Motherhood is around the corner. And you are going to be the best Mom around. I am so happy for you.

rubyiscoming said...

31. 31. 31.
Maybe 31 is the "new" 6-9 months we were told at the beginning of this journey, eh? :)

Nikki said...

Yes, the ducky formations have been fun...but all good things must eventually come to an end...so that we can be on to some REALLY good things.
I do SO wish I could be a fly on the wall when your referral comes. I happen to like hot messes!

Like your new blog "pad"!

Donna said...

31 and you still have your sanity...that's an accomplishment!

Joannah said...

I, for one, don't want to see anymore ducks either. It's time for your referral!!!

JMCS said...

She's almost here....:) YAY!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with the daycare hunt.

Hoping you don't have to get creative.

wzgirl said...

I think that once my time finally comes - my head with promptly explode!

Elisa...life as we know it. said...

31..wow!
only about 2 or 3 months to go!

Marla said...

Congrats on 31 down. Hope the daycare detective work went well!

kitchu said...

I'd have to agree, 31 is ENOUGH already, right??