Are we crazy? :)
My mind is numb. I don't think the full reality of the adoption dawned on me until last night. All through the many months of paperwork etc. I guess I didn't really think about it much. It was just this cool thing that might happen. Then a few weeks ago when we got the presentation date it was like "Wow, I'm gonna have new little siblings! :) :) :)" but still it wasn't very real. Then late last night my mum and I were driving home just talking about what we needed to pack when when everything became really real. I almost started hyperventilating "What are we doing? We're leaving the country for six weeks to return with three complete strangers who don't speak a word of English!? Are we crazy?" Now don't get me wrong, I am still more then ever excited but I think last night was the first time I really realized what we are doing. I realized that I have a crazy family. I love it! :) I think this is the best thing that will ever happen to me and I can't wait to meet them in five days! (eeks!)
Now enough of my feelings. :P Quick update: We got a email from our adoption counselor she had just heard from the kids social worker, the kids had requested that we bring balloons and decorations to the presentation, they would bring cake and soda. They wanted to have a party! Our adoption counselor said this was a request they had never heard before! It sounds like the kids are as exited as I am. That's been one of my big questions all along, what did they think? Are they exited? I do believe they are. :)
We'll be leaving for Colombia this Sunday. Our flight is at 7:30 pm (our time) and we won't get into Bogota until 1:10 pm (their time, 10:10 our time) a 14 hour 40 minute flight. We are going to be so tired when we get there, I don't even like to think about it. :/
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Oh, I finally found the comment button! Yay! :) Anywho, I'm so happy for you guys! I'll miss you for 6 weeks, but it sounds like you'll have a great time! So excited for you! Sounds like the transition will be pretty smooth too (the party sounds like great encouragement). ;)
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Ah geez - I had on my calendar that you all left tomorrow! So much for my phone call to wish you well - you were already on the plane! Also sent a card, but I think being a day off may mean it's waiting for you when you get back. I hope the flight was smooth and am excited to read updates!
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