It's nearly 10 weeks after our referral, and we're feeling ready and anxious to bring home Owen!
Unfortunately, we have no update regarding when we might be traveling to Seoul to meet our son. Thankfully, after what seemed like an excruciating wait, some key paperwork from S. Korea is now in the hands of the appropriate U.S. bureaucrats, but we haven't a clue what that means regarding the precise timing of our trip. Our agency told us to expect to travel in September or October, so we promise to keep everyone posted as soon as we get our "travel call." (When this happens, we'll have just a week or so to make our flight and hotel arrangements, among other things. It will be an exciting time for us. And did I mention the girls start nursery school on September 13? It's going to be crazy for them, too.)
It's been a busy summer, planning for a third child. After hours of cleaning and purging, Owen's room, which used to be our guest bedroom, is finished and waiting for him. It looks great, and the girls enjoy spending time there and talking about him. As you can see from the photos, they even got in the crib today to make sure it's comfy enough for him. (They agreed it is.) His toys and books are all in place, and I have had perhaps a bit too much fun buying, washing and folding his adorable little baby clothes. (Well, "little" might be a stretch; I suspect he's going to be wearing size 12-18 months, which Caroline and Jane didn't wear until they were 2 years old.) We even went out today and bought Owen a new stroller and carseat, so things are feeling more real to us.
Caro and Janie seem to be growing used to the idea of having a baby brother on the way. In particular, they love their own new room, which we updated with "big girl" pink and green bedding, rugs and curtains when we moved the animal nursery stuff out. Check out the picture of them relaxing in their beds. They sure know how to smile for the camera.
Thanks to all for your continued love and support during this unforgettable time for us. We can't wait to bring home Owen to meet all of you, and vice versa.
Unfortunately, we have no update regarding when we might be traveling to Seoul to meet our son. Thankfully, after what seemed like an excruciating wait, some key paperwork from S. Korea is now in the hands of the appropriate U.S. bureaucrats, but we haven't a clue what that means regarding the precise timing of our trip. Our agency told us to expect to travel in September or October, so we promise to keep everyone posted as soon as we get our "travel call." (When this happens, we'll have just a week or so to make our flight and hotel arrangements, among other things. It will be an exciting time for us. And did I mention the girls start nursery school on September 13? It's going to be crazy for them, too.)
It's been a busy summer, planning for a third child. After hours of cleaning and purging, Owen's room, which used to be our guest bedroom, is finished and waiting for him. It looks great, and the girls enjoy spending time there and talking about him. As you can see from the photos, they even got in the crib today to make sure it's comfy enough for him. (They agreed it is.) His toys and books are all in place, and I have had perhaps a bit too much fun buying, washing and folding his adorable little baby clothes. (Well, "little" might be a stretch; I suspect he's going to be wearing size 12-18 months, which Caroline and Jane didn't wear until they were 2 years old.) We even went out today and bought Owen a new stroller and carseat, so things are feeling more real to us.
Caro and Janie seem to be growing used to the idea of having a baby brother on the way. In particular, they love their own new room, which we updated with "big girl" pink and green bedding, rugs and curtains when we moved the animal nursery stuff out. Check out the picture of them relaxing in their beds. They sure know how to smile for the camera.
Thanks to all for your continued love and support during this unforgettable time for us. We can't wait to bring home Owen to meet all of you, and vice versa.
