A short week

Well, the long weekend is almost over. The extra day was certainly needed. With everything going on around us we certainly needed this extra day. It is so hard to believe that September is underway! In many ways it is so very exciting. We are one step closer to closing on our new home. We are one step closer to the busy holiday season. Most importantly, we are one step closer to Madeline.

I went shopping with my mom today. I really thought I had found the perfect crib set for Madeline's room until I happened upon an absolutely adorable set today. It is ladybugs. (Yes, I know, very cliche for Chinese adoption but I LOVE it!!) I was excited to see it really is not too costly either. I think I may need to seriously rethink the entire nursery theme. I am really liking this ladybug stuff. I am trying to wait to purchase the items for Madeline's nursery until after we move in to the house. We have a guaranteed closing for November which isn't too far away. I don't know if I can wait that long, though. I am chomping at the bit to get things underway for her.

Everyone tells me to take it slow since we had such a surprise with Riley's referral. It seems so long ago (almost another lifetime) when Maureen and I painted the room a lovely violet color only to get Riley's unreal referral just a few days later. I am sometimes still caught off guard when people question whether or not we really never requested a son. People in the yahoo groups have even accused me of lying. Hey, this story is far too good to make up. Now when I sit and hold Riley in my arms during those quiet, sleepy times I can't imagine anyone else bringing me such happiness. The shock of his referral is something that now seems so far in the past. He is certainly my baby, through and through.

I have enjoyed the therapeutic effects writing this blog has given me. It helps to center me in this crazy, crazy time. It helps me put into perspective all that is going on around me.

Who would have thought that rambling would be so good for the soul!!