Spring Fever?

All this waiting makes me feel like it's late January/ February and I'm ready for winter to be over already. On one hand it is hard to believe Christmas is one week away - on the other hand time seems to be dragging waiting for news on our referral and travel dates.

There really isn't much news. We know that our dossier will be resubmitted on Monday December 22nd. We don't know what they will do after that. We could (probaby not) get a referral then or end up waiting several more weeks. Russia closes down for the holidays December 31st through January 11th. They should be open the 30th which means we have 2 more chances to hear some positive news before the end of the year.

I am almost ready for Christmas. I have some last minute shopping to do either today or over the weekend. Then of course a bunch of wrapping. I really don't enjoy wrapping gifts. I'm not sure why but I have never liked it. Connor has to see Santa yet. We are running a little late on that one but he will get his "order" in before Christmas.

"Is it Christmas yet?"

This is the question I seem to be getting every morning from Connor. He is just a little bit excited this year ;)

Here is a picture of Connor holding up a soft baby doll that we are taking to Russia for his little sister. This photo will also go into a photo album with pictures of us, our home, her room and the rest of our family. We will leave the album and the doll with her while we wait for our court date.

Hope?

Well, I feel more optimistic than I have in a while about things proceeding. Our agency feels that our dossier should be resubmitted the week of December 16th. We should receive a new referral or get our original referral the week of Christmas along with a travel date. Anything could happen but at least there is some positive news. It would be a great Christmas present that's for sure!

Moscow in January... BRRRRRRR! Hope so!