This is my last week of school, then I am on FMLA adoption leave until January 9th in which I return half days in hopes of transitioning Ve into school, and then January 23rd I return back to work full time. I hope I am giving her a decent amount of time to somewhat adjust. Right now I don't think I can afford to take more days since I have no idea when Mim will be coming home and I need some days left for her transition.
I want to make it clear that I am over the moon with excitement that Ve will be home this Friday, but I also have to admit I have been greatly stressed in getting everything arranged for her homecoming. I had planned on a Feb-April homecoming, so the last few weeks have been quite a happy/crazy surprise. Let's be honest, when can anyone EVER remember an adoption finalizing sooner than you had anticipated....almost never, but now Ve' homecoming is the wonderful exception.
There is also talk of anywhere from 3 - 12 inches of snow falling tonight...yeah I know I wish we could all be so accurate and still get paid for it. The students were a buzz today with excitement in hopes of a snow day tomorrow. I for one, do not want one. I have much to do before I will feel calm enough to take 4 full weeks off and then 2 weeks of half days off. Anyway excuse my ramblings, just getting some things off my mind...OH, and I can't forget, I am now a firm believer a 3 year old is just a miniature 8th grader. Stature is shorter,but the attitude is just as BIG!!!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
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Good luck getting everything done!!! I totally agree with the whole 3 yo = 8th grader. Goes for some 2 yos too. Can't wait to see pics of Ve at home...
It is so awesome that Ve is only days away from being home! Can you imagine what she is going to think when she sees the snow?!?!
I can relate as things seem to be moving quickly now all of a sudden, and I AM NOT READY! (Physically. Mentally, I'm past ready!) I'm thinking of doing a post on why I'm not ready when I've had 18 months to do so. It seems to be a particular adult behavior of Haitian adoption. Anyway, I am so glad Ve will be home this week, I am so excited for you. Post some pictures please, don't leave us hanging!
Wow I can't believe it's time yea.
I second small town girl pppplllleeeeaaaasssseeeee don't leave us hanging on pics. I can't wait to see her home.
Congrats
Aves, I haven't posted for a long time, but wanted to pop into say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
SO happy for you, V and Tuks!!!!
What a WONDERFUL Christmas Present!
so looking forward to her homecoming.
Just posted my congrats.
We were hit with 18 inches of snow the day my son came home. I remember being near tears panicking that I would have a winter coat that fit him. It's funny how many little things can stress you out.
But when all is said and done, you are becoming a Mom again on Friday night, and beyond that, the rest is nothing. How very, very cool.
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