Cracked

I totally cracked and bought stuff.  When things aren't "happening" I suppose it's human nature for us to scoot it along ourselves.  Buying stuff makes me feel like the list the moving even though I know it's not.  So...we bought the crib.  Painted the nursery.  Researched products.  Walked through BRU.  EVERYTHING in that store is made in China!  Researched more.  Decided to avoid certain materials/products (and China) and spend a bit more on much less STUFF.  I'm thinking that we'll really never know the difference.  Read a book about encouraging kids in their natural creativity--which, by the way, was really inspiring. 

We intended to wait a bit longer to do these things, but really, we're on vacation.  I really don't see it all getting done once we head back to work!  Besides, there's that list of other things that would be nice to get done too - like the kitchen backsplash, the front door, trim, electrical outlets, bedroom ceiling...

Despite the vacation "mom" breakdown, I'm working on my patience...in knowing that God can teach us and love us in ALL situations.  Even when my brain is going crazy obsessive!!!

Going to a Blazer game tonight! :) 

MAYBE THIS WILL WORK!

So, even though we don't blog much about the adoption, I am thinking about it ALL of the time.  Every night we talk about our baby boy, which, considering we don't know him, is a funny, repetitive conversation.  There are strangely no referrals going out, but I know that it's not for lack of kiddos who need a family.  I'm just putting it out there...not fun!  Can I just have a reason?  Please?  There's so much that we want to DO and DECIDE but we're waiting to see his face, hear his name, and learn about his story. So many unknowns...

Last time I whined a bit, my wishes came true!  :)  Okay, so I'll just call it a plea from the heart and hope to see some referrals going out before Christmas (and our number shrinking from 20!).