I'd be shocked if I'm not boring your socks off at this point, but, onward I blather.
1) Got my Baby Sherpa pack today and I LOVE it. It is exactly the kind of thing I need....I think. I'll keep you posted on the reality of it all. It will be my 'purse' from China travel on.
2) Still so stinkin' happy I think people are wondering if I'm hittin' the happy juice. But, I suppose life would just be too perfect if everything were easy. The job stress is still quite primo for now. I am constantly chasing my tail. I am just hoping the coming weeks bring some relief. I hate the idea of leaving for China under a cloud of stress. Keeping my fingers crossed for better days ahead. But, even that does not come close to bringing me down.
3) To a lovely, and yet unknown, Canuck....I came home to a notice that a package was non-deliverable today and that I would have to sign for it when delivered or pick it up. I'm not sure who sent it but I thank you in advance. Life as it is right now I can't imagine I will make it to my local post office during business hours until into next week.
4) I actually had a government agency rep call me back in the same day I left a message with a question, answered the question politely, gave me all kinds of great information AND follow-up numbers if I had further questions. Can you believe it? Did the earth just tilt on its axis? Wonderful!
5) I am thrilled with my girl's pediatrician-to-be. She emailed me back VERY quickly and is so personable. I struck gold having an expert in international adoption medicine right here and I look forward to that first visit and, hopefully, a clean bill of health for PIPA.
6) I am slowly going through the archives in my orphanage Yahoo group. Wow, it is a lot to take in. It is rough for me to look at some of the pictures and not want to bolt to the airport this minute. PIPA's orphanage looks quite nice from the exterior pictures. It's just that I want to grab up every one of those children in there and give them a real home. That is just so hard for me to see those little faces without families.
7) I apologize if I am still behind in email....see #2 above ;0)
8) I decided in the middle of all this to refi my house. Yeah, I am the queen of good timing ;0) Hopefully I'll get closed just before I take to the skies. Really, I would usually be stressed about the refi particulars. Instead it is just one more thing to check off my list and I am in a 'no-sweat' frame of mind. I can't get enough of this new attitude of mine.
9) Even the cat puking on me this morning as I was getting ready to rush out the door didn't upset me. Yeah, I'm in love.
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Tessie and I sent you something via way of NY State. Hee hee. ; )
Oh my, as usual, this post made me laugh out loud. Glad everything is coming together and that you are on Cloud 9, right where you're supposed to be.
On a serious note though, visiting the orphanages were the hardest days of my trips to China. I'd have given just about anything to bring those babies home.
You are in a state of bliss right now! (Especially if the cat puked on you and it didn't upset you - LOL!)
The time after referral is so amazing. It really is!
Loving the positive juju!
Keep smilin!
Life is good!
Well except for maybe the cat puke:P
sending the ergo out tomorrow. Can't wait to see YOUR baby in Sophie's carrier.....:)
I *think* that might be from me...Canada Post hasn't updated the tracking info for a couple days. Bah!
One of my favorite things to do was research the SWI and surrounding area... difficult, but fun at the same time. I felt closer to the Tongginator somehow. Soon... very soon!
Well, if the cat puke didn't unsettle you, I'd say you're good! I am so happy that things are coming together for you!
Sounds like perfectly good timing to refi! And you'll know when you've "arrived" as a mom the day you catch PIPA's puke in your own hands without even flinching (or gagging...that one usually catches up with me right AFTER the catching reflex strikes and I realize exactly what I'm holding in my hands). :)
PIPO - you are just so darn stinkin cute. You are still so excited and happy. It is truly wonderful huh? Just wait, just wait!
Your life is GOOD..
Can't wait for your travel..
Hugs..
Hey there, I can so relate to everything in life seeming not so important in the light of your daughter. I am such a different person than I was before and much less of a perfectionist or "A" type, as long as my girl is in good shape everything else will work out.
About the Sherpa, I love mine and brought it to China this time too and use it regularly. It's great to have the padding for camera equipment as well. When I came on the adoption trip one of the zippers started pulling away from the fabric and some other part got some wear and tear. I emailed photos to the company and they immediately sent me a brand new one, and I was able to give the first one (still in good shape) to another single mom to be. I did also get a regular diaper bag for when we came home from China that matched the stroller. You may want to hang a bag on your stroller handles all the time. The Sherpa is the ticket for travel though. I LOVE the jammies and bow holder you got in the last photo. Can't wait to see all the rest of Pipa's stuff, with her in it!
Cat puke and no stress? Yep, that's love all right. Or too much happy juice. :-)
love that you are on Cloud 9 - enjoy it! you've waiting a loooong time and you totally deserve it.
I draw the line at cat puke!
Good idea to re-fi now, the rates are primo.
And I still don't know how you are going to manage carry on only! You are my hero. I am the queen of overpacking.
I am so happy for you!!
Yep! Its pretty hard to wipe the smile off your face, hey?!!
I could only find one yahoo group that mentioned Tari's SWI... so I'm the first member that is from that SWI!!! According to our tentative itinerary, they leave a day to visit the SWI... that should be interesting since its so bloomin' remote! Its great that you've got some info... even if its not all candy and rose petals.
The period before you leave is so busy. I remember thinking both times that I could not wait to get on the plane just so I would have nothing to do for such a long period of time and I could relax. if you knew me in person you would know that I HATE flying so that statement tells you alot about how over the stress I really was.
Soon you will be winging your way to Claire with nothing to do too!
Ain't love grand! Love your rambles right now!
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