Three

Three down, how many more to go?

As the days pass by, the wait gets harder. We are only halfway (hopefully!) through the wait, but I can't get my mind off our sweet babe(s). I'm so ready to see his or her (or their) sweet face. I'm also ready to just know one or two. Boy or girl. One of each or two of either.

All in God's timing. For now, I must rest in that.

First of Many

Today there was a package in the mail.

That package held our first official purchase for the new kiddo(s).

Since we didn't specify gender, I've been hesitant to make any purchases, but I came across a great sale the other day that I couldn't pass up. And luckily the item came in a gender neutral option I really liked.

So what was this purchase you ask?

A security blanket! Actually 4 of them. They came in two packs, and if there is only one thing I've learned from having a child it is that you always need to have a backup for a security item - hence the reason we have three pink teddy bears in various stages of use scattered throughout our house. Plus we intend to send one to Ethiopia and bring another with us when we travel which will leave two at home as backups.

But back to the point at hand. These gorgeous Aden + Anais security blankets are the perfect shade of turquoise and have the cutest little elephants on them. And they are soft!!!

It's so nice to finally have something in the house that is solely for "baby brudder/sisser." And if we are blessed with siblings, I will definitely be purchasing another set of these in a different pattern, which will of course mean I will probably also need a set for Lilli too.

Loving....

this girl!

Numero Dos

Another month down. This one hasn't been quite as busy, but it has been full of great things! Our family and friends showed up to support us recently when we all got together to celebrate our adoption. God showed up big time too, providing an amazing total of donations toward bringing home our kid(dos)! We are continuing to work on our adoption education requirements and stalk the list for movement. Fingers crossed and prayers being said daily for lots of referrals next month and for some speedy court dates before rainy season!

So excited!

Our dear friends The Hollomons got some great news yesterday on the 1 year anniversary of the referral of their son Myles. Make sure to go check out their story!!!

One Down

Our first month of waiting is past us, and quite honestly, it wasn't that bad. We knew there was absolutely no way we would receive a referral this month, so we had a chance to relax and not think about it.

But that doesn't mean we didn't have plenty of other things to keep us busy.

I graduated with a Master's in Education.

Our beautiful niece was born!!!

And our wonderful cousin graduated from high school.

Needless to say, it has been quite a busy month with all these events and the parties and celebrations that go along with them. We also celebrated Mother's Day and my wonderful husband and gorgeous daughter spoiled me rotten. As great as the day was though, a big part of my mind and heart was a few thousand miles away.

I am sure the next month of waiting will not go by as quick. But we will take it as it comes and know that God will bring our child (or children!) to us in His perfect timing.

Eager

At least once a day, we hear "Where's my brudder-sisser?