Excitement, Exhaustion and a Weekend for Three

Time is finally flying by at a time when we need it to slow down, but I am not complaining. I finished up work last Thursday. It was strange telling everyone good-by. It definitely made this whole process seem very real! Everything is definitely in fast gear and it will be nice to finally get on the airplane Saturday and relax, knowing that we have done all we can to prepare. I have never run so many errands in my life. We have been working diligently on Maria and Andres' rooms. Maria's is finished. And I love it.



Andres' is still a work in progress. It's just not coming together as easily as hers did! So, when it's completed I'll include pictures of it, too.

Mother's Day weekend came at a perfect time for us. We really needed some time together as a family of three. So on Saturday, we let Luke pick where he wanted to eat. We had a nice time together eating pizza and playing video games at a local place called Beach Bums. We talked a lot about the trip, our expectations, what to be excited about, etc. Luke is taking all of this in so well. I swear he seems to have aged a year since we learned of Maria and Andres. After we ate, we went to Target and surprised Luke with an early birthday present--a Nintendo DS. He was so excited. On Sunday, we decided to go to the Royals game. Usually by this time in the year, we would have been to a handful of games, but the adoption has thrown our life out of whack a bit and we haven't had time to go. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we had a fantastic time together. There's nothing more relaxing than a beautiful afternoon watching baseball. Ok, I know the Royals aren't the best, but I am a big fan. I can't think of anything I'd rather do in the summer than go watch them play--ok, maybe watch Luke play and spend time with family and friends! : ) Here's a few pics from the game. Thank goodness I have sunglasses on as I m really starting to look as tired as I feel!





It was also nice to get to spend some time with my mom on Mother's Day. I can't imagine what life would be like without her! She makes it so wonderful being a daughter. I can't wait to have a daughter as well as I cherish the relationship I have with my mom. Hopefully, Maria will feel the same about me. I find myself thinking about Maria a lot. Since I am not familiar with having a daughter in my life, I am experiencing things in a different light now. Of course, Mother's Day, as I just mentioned, felt different knowing that I will soon have two sons and a daughter. But I am also seeing how having a girl will be very expensive! I have refrained from making any girl clothing purchases. However, when I was out last week, I ran into this dress, and I immediately saw Maria in it. I had to get it! Can't you just see her beautiful, dark hair and eyes in this?




Well, I need to sign off as I absolutely have to get a good night's rest tonight. I am exhausted. Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers during this time. PLEASE say a few extra prayers that we can wrap up our adoption within 4 weeks. Some of the families there right now are in week #5. I don't want to think about what that will mean for us if we aren't finished with everything after 4 weeks. One thing is for sure, it would run us right into Luke's birthday, and by that time he is going to be ready to come home, I am sure. This causes anxiety, but the bottom line is that it is out of my hands. Just think positive thoughts!!!