Packed

We are ready to go. The bags have been semi-packed for two weeks now. I haven't gone any further with our travel preparations until this morning. It has been too hard to even think about it. I didn't want to think about how long our packed suitcases may be waiting in our bedroom. I had visions of having to dust them off when we finally do get to go. :)

Slowly, my hope is returning. I decided last night that we better get everything as ready as possible. I want to be able to jump for joy when we get our travel call, and only have to throw a few last minute items in suitcases. We have no idea how much notice we will get before we end up on an airplane. It could be 2 weeks, or it could be a day. I am determined to have everything ready at a moment's notice.

This morning I have gathered all our travel documents, printed out care instructions for our boys, printed out medical release forms for the boys that are ready to be filled in with names and dates, and printed emergency contact lists. I also typed up our travel itinerary so that all I will need to do is enter dates, times, and flight numbers. I have assembled a very nice packet of questions to ask during our birth family visit. Brandon is on his way to the store right now to pick up pictures I ordered for a little photo album that we will give to L's birth family. These were all things I had planned to squeeze into the last few days before our trip, when we thought we were leaving on the 15th. As soon as I got word that we would not be traveling, I lost all motivation.

Now that all of this is done, my head is clearer. I can focus on keeping the house clean, and staying caught up on laundry. Most importantly, I can focus on spending quality time with my kids and hubby. I'm trying to remind myself that in a few weeks (hopefully) our lives will be a bit hectic as we all adjust to our family of 5 living under one roof. We can't wait!