You get the point. Domestic adoption is a very different journey, yet has some similarities. Basically replace the vomiting with paperwork and plan for a longer wait time. I’ve heard it referred to as a “paper pregnancy.” I guess you can officially call us “paper pregnant” now! We just finished the last of our initial adoption forms last night and are going to turn in the pile tomorrow morning.
We still have 3 ½ study sessions to go (you must complete 4 of 8 prior to starting the official home study process). These have been interesting because, while most of the material boils down to common-sense, to someone who has never really considered the daily implications of adoption, it provides some great food for thought. It’s funny to me to be reading the adoption study books as an Asian international adoptee in the midst of a U.S. domestic adoption as one half of a mixed-race couple.
Next up: Home Study! Here’s hoping that this process is smooth sailing and we have an approved home study by the end of the year. Then we anticipate 2013 as a “wait year."
In the meantime, we’ve been enjoying some of these cooler temperatures. While the hideous Tennessee summer heat and humidity are grasping for life here and there, it’s finally starting to feel a little like fall. We had an absolutely beautiful past weekend here. And yes, I just realized I am writing about the weather. This officially makes me an old fart.
I better post some pictures before I write any more about the weather.
Shay being a little imp during her Daddy's birthday lunch
Helping Mommy pick apples at Bottom View Farm
1/2 bushel of freshly picked apples
Tire Horse!
Polishing off a giant root beer float
Running on a giant jumping pillow
One of my favorite shots
Wait, I love this one too!
Feeding the ducks and geese at my favorite spot in Hendersonville
Checking out a water fountain in downtown Nashville
Yay for Paper Pregnancy! And I have no idea what a "giant jumping pillow" is, but Shay sure makes it looks fun!
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