Where we are at............

1. One, possibly two weeks left to the CC season. I hope we do qualify for state, so that would make it two.

2. Six weeks in the IBESR step of the process for Panda's adoption.

3. A copy of paperwork will be re-submitted into IBESR for Cheetah, once the original exits IBESR for Panda and continues on down the steps to homecoming. So that means Panda will come home 5 - 7 months before Cheetah. It will allow me time to attach and adjust to each new girl and change at a time. Sad thing is Cheetah has to sit at the O longer.

4. Tuki can un-dress herself, and is starting to say more words and even mumble jumble sentences. I think when she is completely understandable she will be speaking in many full sentences. I still may get her working with a speech therapist once she turns two.

5. The tantrums have also accelerated. I thought 18 months was an increase, but nearly 23 months is even worse.

6. We are practicing sitting on the "big girl" potty..no tinkles yet. She has had several nights of dry diapers.

7. I plan to take her to our statewide Latin Adoptive Family Fiesta on December 1st. That means I won't be running the 5 mile race I always do that weekend, and it also means I will plan the family party for her 2 year birthday on December 8 instead of the 1st. Her birthday is Nov. 29th. But I think she will enjoy the Fiesta, so it is worth waiting on the family party. We will still have a small intimate party on her birth date.

8. WAITING is HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!
Especially when what is at the end of the wait is two more precious and wonderful daughters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!