Progress with Home Study

We made a good deal of progress this past weekend with our adoption checklist for the home study. We were able to go to the bank and get forms notarized. That was a big one. Thankfully our bank is open on Sundays. Kyle was sick most of the weekend so we had a very low-key weekend. He was trying to take it easy but he still managed to get rid of our Xmas tree and put away a lot of the Xmas decorations. We have so many!

Anyway, back to the adoption process, we both officially finished out autobiographies last night. They were a lot of work but they are finished. Now we need to mail those to the Social Worker and all the individuals that we asked to be references for us. Now we just have to keep plugging away at our “To Do List.” We both still have to have our Dr’s fill out a medical form. I have to get a “special” letter from my doctor that specifically says that my disability will not interfere with my ability to parent. I’m telling you, it is SO much harder to adopt than to have your own child.

Other than plugging away at all this, we haven’t been up to much. We really wanted to see a movie this past weekend but the theaters near us did not have any of the movies we wanted to see. We love to go to the movies but we never go. I really want to see Juno.

I’m in a rut lately with recipes. I’m sick of everything and really need to change things up a bit. I did make Snicker Doodle Maple cookies (yum) for my hubby this weekend and homemade chicken soup (boring.)

I have a new schedule at work that I’m really excited about. Instead of having Mondays off I have Friday off and I work at home Tuesdays and Thursday. Whooo!!! That means I’m only in the office twice a week. I think this will work out better b/c the traffic isn’t as bad on Mondays. Plus, my mom is off on Fridays which means I get to hang with her. I love my mom. OK, folks that is it from us. We’ll keep you posted on things.

Home Study

Well, Our adoption process took it's first major step on Monday with the beginning of our home study. We met with the Social Worker for about an 1 1/2 hours. She was very nice. We basically reviewed what we need to complete and have a rough date of March for completion of the home study. We also reviewed our reasons (motivation) for adopting. We also have discussed possible countries that would be a good fit for us. We are looking at a couple of Asian countries. Caitlin was not really nervous, however, I(Kyle) was. I was working on my essay earlier and I think created an "overload." I was feeling like I needed to accomplish more for that day then I really needed. Overall, we believe things went well. Caitlin and I have a good start on our essays, which must be completed by Jan 14. This way the social worker will have time to read and review for our individual meetings on Jan 17. We both have approximately 3 pages written of the 4-8 page essays. The essays cover our families, school years (elementary thru college), religious affiliations, adoption motivation, employment, our community, and general questions. The essays are supposed to focus on our feelings, which sometimes may be hard to discuss. Anyways, wish us well. We need your support. We are really excited and can't wait to be parents!



We wish all a Happy, Healthy, and Great 2008!!!



Our New Year's Eve was spent with Kyle's sister and her family. We had a very nice one. We enjoyed Lobster and Steak that Jay had prepared. We also watched a movie, an Adam Sandler movie. Chuck and Larry or something of the sort. It was pretty funny and entertaining. We left around 11:30pm. We spent New Years day on Cape Cod at Megan's in-laws (Jean & Lou.) They are sooo nice and cooked us a fabulous meal. They are such gracious hosts. We are so lucky to know them.

Now the big focus is on losing those holiday pounds. Ugh!!!!