This past Friday my husband and I went to San Francisco to get the final two documents that I don't have completed (I-171 and homestudy) authenticated at the Chinese consulate. I have everything else completed already. For some crazy reason (could it be because silly 'ole me read that on their website?), I thought they could get them to me that day. However, they said they couldn't get them to me until Monday at the earliest, so I just opted for Wednesday pickup. What's the difference? I have to make a two hour drive, and I can't go today. It did not make me too happy because I still am not sure what I am going to do to get there on Wednesday with two kids by myself. It's just that there are lines, and managing Ian and Isabel (mostly Ian) and maintaining my position in line is next to impossible. That is why I had my husband with me before. However, he cannot take another day off from work to do this again. Oh, I am so glad this paperwork is almost over. Although, I am not going to be celebrating and popping open the champagne until everything is officially approved.
The good thing that did come of it is that I got to meet Lisa of The Smith Family's Adventure. She and her husband, Scott, were incredibly nice, we loved meeting them and are incredibly jealous of the location where they live, too! Their kids, Gracie and Cameron, are very cute, and my son, Ian, stayed busy with their toys the whole time. Cameron is quite a talker and gave me a full toy tour upon arrival! Gracie took to my husband right away, jumped on his lap, and had him read her stories. It was funny. My husband thought it was interesting because he said he learned a lot about their adoption trip, too. Also, because he never listens to me (OK, selectively listens), I think he picked up a lot about adoption that I already knew.
Overall, I just wanted to say that I am very blessed that we made the decision to adopt from China and that I decided to start this blog. I really feel that bringing this child home from China is going to enrich our lives in so many ways that I never imagined, and this blog is going to bring so many friendships and contacts not only for my children, but for me. Which means a lot to me.
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Too bad you couldn't get all your paperwork done in one fell swoop, dang it. But that is awesome that you go to hook up with Lisa!!!
Well, just one more trip on Wednesday...then you're done! I think the document pick-up line isn't as long as the drop-off line, so that hopefully won't be too bad with the kids.
I'm so glad I started my blog too! Having this 'connection' with people is great for support now, and for years to come! :-)
Sorry about the paperwork chase.
How creative is Ian? Have you tried making up stories about other people in line with him? It's a hoot if you try it and it may keep him occupied...
Good luck!
Bummer about the paperwork snafu, we had a few of those. It's frustrating. We had pretty much the same "miscommunication" when we got our police clearance. I too have had to figure out what to do with my 18mo son through the entire paperwork gathering cricus. Good times! But, you are pretty close to finishing up. Congrats on that. I'm really enjoying you blog, I am also a SAHM in Sactown! We are adopting a Boy from Taiwan. We just got his referral on 1/04/06. Check out our little blog.
I just started my blog a few weeks ago and feel that it has been a wonderful way to connect with friends and family. Having said that, I never expected it to be a place to meet others who are in the same position as ourselves. It gives me great joy to read each and every blog! Hope you get your documents quickly.
We had so much fun, Grcie was so funny with Brian, she doesn't usually like new men!! Thanks for stopping by...how was your time in the City??
Lisa
It sounds like you had a wonderful time...and you are so close to being at the end of this paperchase. Hooray!!
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