Little adoption update. The soonest that we will know dates (we will fly to get Benjamin two weeks after the “know dates” date).. is April 10th. So, the soonest we will fly to NV for the big transition week is April 24th, probably. It will likely happen about then, but we are learning not to be too sure of anything till it has happened. Benjamin has become fully potty trained since our adoption wait began! Of course, we expect a regression in this or other milestones when he arrives, from the trauma of transition. Another thing we finally learned are Ben’s clothing sizes! Benjamin is wearing a 4T (sometimes still in 3T’s), and in size 8 1/2 shoes. It’s been 10 years since we have had a child that tiny! Hurray! So, that gives us something to do. Aunt Ann and Uncle Kevin Carr already gave Benjamin a cozy pull-over–we’ll always remember that as the first gift he ever received in our family! Sooooo, we keep waiting. We have been sick.. A LOT.. this winter.. I am currently coughing my brains out over here and fairly miserable. Things are getting a bit behind as a result, and of course we are in the thick of homeschooling. Like a little kid, I want what I want NOW, but really, I know that God’s wisdom is in each delay and His perfect timing of Benjamin’s arrival. Waiting is hard but each moment has a purpose. Anna 3/18/08
