TA!!!!

Our travel approval came in so at lunch today I walked to the social worker`s office to get it.  Even though we knew we were going in the Nov travel group and the TA would be coming-there is still something very emotional to hold that piece of paper that says DongFang MingYue is ours and we can come get her.  21 more sleeps and I will have her in my arms.

I am very lucky to have experienced giving birth to my three wonderful boys and adopting my daughter.  I have never had a doubt that I wouldn`t be able to love her equally to my birth children although I do have more worries with parenting.  Parenting has come very easy to me for my boys.  I have been blessed that my boys are loving and don`t seem to have any issues we have needed to address.  I never had to read any books on how to parent and common sense seems to always be the best bet.  I do worry about parenting Jaida as there are so many issues and concerns with international adoptions, institutional care, and attachment.  Love is important but is not enough.  I have tried to read as much as I can and still have so much to learn.  Also, nine months of pregnancy is a piece of cake compared to the rollercoaster ride of emotions I have had the past six years waiting for Jaida.  But as with pregnancy the pain is soon forgotten and all that is left is  the joy in my heart.

Jaida`s Big Girl Room

I have been busy shopping since I have been back.  Even more than usual.  I have bought lots of clothes to fit her now instead of in 3 yrs time - even though I have read to wait and buy in China, I want to have everything with me.  We also had to change her room from a little girl`s room to a baby room.  Love Kijiji, it made it much more affordable

Jaida`s New Room

 the room is small so it fits much better and more room for dolls (soon to follow)