Boy oh boy! This list of things to do is never ending!!
First, thanks to all of you that told me I was normal. Quite frankly, I'm far from normal, but it's nice to know there are so many people that have had THE "meltdown" too! I honestly think that I was so overwhelmed with all I had to do and needed to take some time to break it down into smaller pieces.
So, here's where we are at:
Orphanage clothes - sorted, packed and vacuum sealed! My mother-in-law and I went on a little shopping spree from the orphanage on Memorial Day. We bought so much - nothing was over $3 for the most part. Once my MIL was back in Orlando she found a ton of tights and long socks for $1 each! The best part?!?! They are not pink nor do they have mushrooms on them! Maybe the next family that goes to the the Peanut's orphanage will at least meet their child in black or brown tights. :-)
Food - packed all of our snack bars, coffees, teas, juices, nuts, etc... into big ziplock bags. We have lots to snack on which is good! The one thing I need to remember is to pack Peanut Butter! I need to have a Peanut Butter and Nutella sandwich (right, Aaron?!)
Peanut's clothes - This is still my stress point. I'm so afraid my poor little dude is going to be in clothes that don't fit or be freezing or be hot! The temperature is going to be mid 60's to low 70's. I don't have many pairs of pants or long sleeves, but I think we'll just layer. Regardless, everything is washed and ready to go! It's so cute folding these little clothes. Some of the shorts are so little you can barely fold them!
Visas - Mandy got her passport on Friday! YAHOOOO! That takes such stress off of my shoulders. I need to wait for the invites for Keith and I to be reissued and then we'll fedex them off tomorrow. First, I need to get a money order.
Plane tickets - Everyone has one except for the Peanut! I've emailed a travel agency for help with that.
Suits - I need to try my suit on. I think that maybe this adoption weight might force me to go buy a new suit!
House - Keith and Alex, two of my favorite men, knew I was in panic mode. While I was at work on Friday they took all of the rugs out of the house and (in true guy fashion) they shop vac'ed the floors. :-) They cleaned the rugs, took the vacuum cleaner apart and cleaned it, started laundry and then let me take a much needed snooze after getting home from work. Today, even though it was Father's Day, Keith cleaned out the hot tub, Alex mowed, Keith layed pine straw and put the car seat in my truck.
Speaking of car seat... THANK YOU to Aunt Bing and Uncle Bob for buying the Peanut's car seat! It's the one I wanted (Britax Boulevard) and will be perfect for my little guy. We'll be taking a road trip to VA once we're home and settled to visit.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to my Daddy and to Keith! And Happy Father's Day to all of the new daddy's and daddy's to be out there!
Well, I've knocked out lots of work today so that should help ease the stress of the weekend. I have quite the sore throat and am hoping it turns out to be nothing but allergies!
Have a wonderful Sunday night!
Becky
9 comments:
Glad you're feeling more on top of things. It sounds like you're well on your way to being ready. Now, if you just had those visas...That's all you REALLY need. And peanut butter. ;>
Sounds like you made awesome progress. And kudos to Keith & Alex for being such a big help.
You are doing great!! This is a rough time - all the emotions & things to remember!! Don't let Peanut's clothes stress you out...remember, there are stores there, if you need to pick up a jacket or another pair of pants. When we went, I had no clue what size shoes Iliya was going to wear (I'd forgotten to measure his feet!!) so I took a pair of Crocs that I *hoped* would fit...and then we bought a pair of tennis shoes after he was with us & able to try them on. ((hugs))
I'm so glad that you are doing better and less stressed! Working together as a family is wonderful! Plus once the little peanut is home it will make it easier when you guys as a family all pitch it and help out! I'm glad you got your carseat! Don't worry everything will come together! I'm praying for you! Keep going and you'll get to the finish line before you know it! MJ
I am so glad everything is getting checked-off the list one by one! I hope you all had a great Father's Day!
Hey - I didn't know you were from L.I. - Me too! We are big Met's fans, though, not Yanks. We named our dog after Shea Stadium.
Have fun getting ready for your trip!
Becky, you are making wonderful progress. I fully understand your melt down. I had one last week myself. It is very easy to get overwhelmed during this time. It is natural. Just remember you are nearing the finish line!! Blessings to you.
All I can say is, "You got chocolate in my peanut butter!" Not too much longer now -- can't wait to hear about your trip! Lori
Becky- Just reading about all your preparations is making me so emotional! I can't believe in just a short while you will have your new son with you at home!! I am SO glad that many things are coming together. How sweet of Keith and Alex to help out on Father's Day. Chris did as well as I was sick all day. I need a do-over for his Father's Day!
Hey Becky look at me blogging. Thanks for the instructions. Luckily, I find it much easier to figure out motherhood than computers so you are good to go. Don't worry about little man being mad at you. Children his age gravitate towards what makes them happy. Remember how easily you said you were able to coax him and distract him with cheerios. It is like that most of the time with them. Tantrums, tired boys, and boo boos are easily soothed with distraction or treats. A favorite blanket or stuffed animal to cuddle will provide him with security. (make it something small and easy to replace) but they really work. Because he hasn't had a whole lot of things of his very own, this may help him adjust. Both of my kids had favorite stuffed animals (Mr. Bear and Puppum -a puppy) Both logged thousands of miles, were lost hundreds of times and found - thank God. And still sit on their beds at the ages of 12 and 9. I always wondered if they were insecure because they were so attached to these animals and was told that, in fact this gives them security when they didn't see me or when I wasn't with them. They sort of were me to them. It was a good thing. If that makes sense. And their memories are very short at that age, so he may seem sad or upset about something but may not actually remember what it was he is missing. The new love and hugs will easily replace whatever it is that he may be remembering. Not to mention all of the new things he is going to see for the first time (good distractions). Don't worry it will all come to you. Like I said easier than computers to me. Take care. Amy.
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