4 Months since LID!

Today is 4 official months since LID. 4 months closer to my daughter.

I'm considering it the start of Trimester 2 (of 6.....)

Dr. Destructo

Dexter up a tree

Dexter has turned into a one-cat destruction derby. His latest thing is destroying my plant, although today reached new heights when he actually knocked the thing over. In retalliation, I decided to (a) get out the water and spray him when he approaches the plant and (b) have him neutered. I don't really think that one has to do with the other, but hey....couldn't hurt!

Jungle Cat




The Aftermath

Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!! I'm hoping to learn more about this beautiful celebration as I go along on my journey to meet Jordyn. According to China Sprout "It is traditional to hang Chinese New Year Greeting Couplets, such as these, around the door of one’s house during the Chinese New Year. These three-piece couplet sets feature traditional greetings and good wishes for things such as a very lucky year, good health and prosperity. Decorate your family’s home for the New Year the same way that millions of Chinese people do throughout the world. These are truly “must have” items for the Chinese New Year, and they’re easy to use: simply hang the two long couplets vertically on each side of the door, and the short one horizontally across the top of the door."
I'm not feeling hugely 'festive' at the moment, considering how far away my baby is. However, I'll keep learning, and maybe I'll have a little Chinese New Year party next year, in anticipation of good things to come. For those of you celebrating Chinese New Year, enjoy!

Dexter Goes to School!

This is a picture from my school website, taken on the day I brought Dexter to school to meet my students! He's just such a munchkin (although my hands and arms are filled with 'Dexter Love" i.e. scratches) and such a cutie.
He's become quite the topic of conversation in my classroom, the children always asking how Dexter is doing, and if he's being a good boy. They enjoy the tales of his antics, and my dealings with his behaviours.

Our most interesting Dexter behaviour is his sucking. Apparently, he was taken from his mother too early, and he has a serious oral fixation. At least once a day, he MUST suck on my neck, hands, face...he's not picky. As long as it's Mommy's skin, he's a happy boy. Needless to say, while cute, this is not the most welcoming thing to wake up to at 5am. Oh well.....at least if I say that my cat sucks, I'm not being offensive.

LID....Finally!!!

Just got an email from Bob at FOI -- I finally have an LID!!!! It's October 26, 2006. I'm already 3 months post LID!!!

I can now officially join those who say that they are 'paper pregnant' -- I think I'm starting to feel a bit of morning sickness :)

Now...to wait for the longest gestation period in the world.....elephant like. Here's to waiting for good things!

Excitement in Saskatchewan!

I know I haven't posted in ages, but I've truly had nothing to say. My adoption is just sort of hanging there, like a weird foggy cloud, and isn't moving at all. I'll likely wait 2 years from this point, which is more frustrating than I can articulate at this time. However, good things do happen.....

Kim finally got her referral for Channing!!! We're all so excited for her! Her new daughter is just gorgeous -- check out her blog linked to mine. It's a neat thing to be so excited and moved to see a little person you've never met, and likely never will. It's amazing to feel so connected to Kim, who's way out in the Prairies (where I've never been!). Another single mom, who got to see her sweet daughter's face for the first time today. It was so lovely to read her blog, and then see all the messages of support from around the country. I hope Kim gets her travel approval soon -- I think she'll be going with Dan and Kelly, who also recently got a referral for their handsome boy, Aiden. (check out their blog too!)

While you're checking out the links, stop by Carolyn and Marvin's blog -- they're in China right now, having met their daughter Kennedy on my birthday! It was a great gift for me to check into their blog and see their photos. They live in PEI and I know they're looking forward to getting home soon. Their munchkin is adorable and has the sweetest giggle I've heard in a long time (they've posted some great video)

I'd like to say an official 'thanks' to all of my 'bloggy' friends, who have been so generous in posting their pictures and experiences. It makes this arduous journey a teensy bit easier, knowing that at the end of the road, I'll have my precious Jordyn with me, and I'll be able to post her giggles for the world to hear too.