It’s been almost ten months of working towards this moment, one I sometimes thought might never come. Tomorrow, I gather our papers and head to the local notary. Next week, we apostille and then … with a kiss and a prayer, I send my legal documents off into the world. It will all be out…
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What I Think About, I Bring About
Is it possible that with all my indecision in the beginning about our adoption that I subconsciously put it out into the universe that we had ambivalence about the process, that these hiccups along the way were set up to challenge me to see if we had the gusto to keep moving forward? Is that…
Being Breezy Sure Ain’t Eezy
Early this morning, in the thunder and rain, I drove an hour to Nassau County Long Island County Clerk’s office only to be told that the Notary Public whose signature I was authenticating did not notarize my paper properly (it needed to say “was sworn by me”) nor was he actually qualified in Nassau County,…
Miracle
Pre-Italy Jitters
I leave for Italy on Tuesday with my mother — an 11 day tour to celebrate my mother’s retirement that, for both of us in our own ways, has been long awaited. I feel like preparing for this trip has been preparing me for travel to Kaz. I have my international adapters, I have my…
Why I Love My Father
On this rainy day today, once again my dad drove me to downtown Brooklyn to get some additional papers authenticated that are needed for the contacts in Kazakhstan (Gary and I had gotten them notarized this morning before Gary left for work.) It was a quicker process as we have discovered that going midday is…
A Watched Pot Never Boils
I am reminded of this statement as I realize how quickly my time has flown this summer, especially since June 12 when our dossier was handed in. During this time, I prepared the kids for end of school activities then camp. I shopped, bought and planned for my trip to Italy. Italy flew by and…
If You’re Out There by John Legend
We finally had a chance to get a little more air time. I know that meeting what I consider good friends through my blog seems so unique but Eddie is someone I actually met through YouTube, which I think, in terms of really unique ways to meet someone, tops the cake 😉 PS. Please pause…
Family Discussions
Emma has been bringing up the idea of a baby brother a lot. Today, Emma was hugging and kissing Eden and I commented on how loving she was and what a big sister. She said “I know! I just want to do this to a brother already!!” At night before bed, both girls were telling…