Baby Cuteness

I finally broke down and bought some baby clothes. This adoption just doesn't quite feel real yet. We seem so far away from our referral, much less traveling to China. The news of referral time waits going up has been incredibly depressing. I just felt like maybe starting the process of getting ready for the baby will help us feel closer to getting her.

Alot of my friends go resale shopping for their kids. I love thrift stores. I got that from my Mom. She has awesome stores out in California and I am so jealous. Anyway, babies grow so fast that often times the clothes are in really great shape. I could even find some brand new, never been worn clothes for $1.50! I hit the thrift stores with my friend Rebecca and managed to find some very cute clothes, including a froggy bathrobe. Washing those clothes and looking at them has really lifted my spirits. I feel a little closer to her.

We are going to start collecting things for her nursery and for her over the coming months. It will be more cost effective and won't put such a financial strain on us when we get closer to going to China. We still haven't figured out a good time to register for items. I think we will wait until we get our referral.

Good news! I think my sister might try to go to China with us! I really, really, really hope that she can go. I think it would be so fun to have her there as moral support, to take pictures, to share the experience since she wants to adopt and to help us out. I am praying so hard that this will work out!