I will be cruising at 30,000 feet on my way to Addis Ababa via Washington DC.  I am brimming with anxiety and excitement.  We received an update on our little Peepers yesterday and she is still a tiny little thing–even at 6 1/2 months old–11.4lbs and 24 inches.  Tiny.  I think most of the clothes I have will fit her–barely as she is so skinny.  I am going to go through Minnow’s baby clothes for some newborn clothes–she certainly won’t need them very long.  Minnow gained 3lbs in nearly 2 weeks when we first brought him home.  I have to keep reminding myself how little she is–as I see her pictures and she looks much bigger–pictures have a way of making objects in them appear larger.  That is my excuse and I am sticking to it. 

Peepers seems to be developing well.  She can lift herself up when she is on her belly and can sit with support.  I just can’t wait to get my hands on her.  This time is so very different than the last.  I am certainly nervous but not nearly as nervous as I was when we were preparing to bring Minnow home.  I know so much more this time and I know that there are things that can go wrong and when they do–our agency will help figure it all out.  They rock. 

Well, I am off to pick through some baby clothes and see what I can come up with.  I am lucky that most of the dresses, etc that I bought to take are 3mos size–but those might still be a little big on our peanut.  Happy Weekend. 

We are here in San Diego.  Where it is suppose to warm and and balmy.  Yesterday (the day we had planned to go the wild animal park) it decided to give us winds (20 mph), rain (lots of rain) and cool weather (40’s).  Really.  I flew from the midwest to enjoy the sun…I didn’t see the sun yesterday until about 5:30 pm yesterday.  It was beautiful when the sun decided to poke itself out…

We met Hayat and her family last night briefly.  She is a doll and just as cute as can be.  Her parents are pretty awesome too, as is her big sister.  It was nice to finally meet–even though I feel like I knew them already.  We are going to meet the other families today.  The kids were awesomely cute together

I now know for sure that I will not be getting a referral until after our agency’s director returns from Ethiopia.  It is really refreshing and freeing to know that.  I can now relax and enjoy Wannafest.  I am so excited about it.  I am packed and like a little kid–pretty much sitting by the front door just waiting for time to pass so I can get on the plane. I am trying not to think about the 4 hours in confined quarters with a toddler who doesn’t know how to sit/stand/be still.  I think I just might poke myself in the eyes with a sharp stick.  Maybe not–because then how would I see the other lovely little toddlers that didn’t drive their parents crazy–because I know they are perfect!

Well…I will try to post a picture or two from our trip–as long as parents don’t mind (as all of their blogs are private sans one).  I will certainly post the obituary of whomever doesn’t make it through the flight–me, hubby, Minnow or the poor people sitting near us…

I am off to bask in the sun…I plan on wearing nothing on my feet except flip flops for the next 5 days.