The Paperchase

The paperchase is fully on. However, the second time around is a breeze compared to the first. Preliminary application, check. Pre-clearance questions, check. Formal application submitted (health care affidavit, family questionnaire, background check releases, etc., etc.). Medicals, check. Employment letters, check. Police clearance letters, almost. Birth certificates, check. Marriage license, check. Financials, check. Most of this has to be notarized, then sent to the state in which they originated to have them state sealed, then they are sent to the Chinese Consulate to be authenticated. All of this takes TIME! We are now waiting for our formal application approval so that we can start our home study. Once our homestudy is completed we can submit for our I-800A approval through the US government. Lost yet?!? Things seem to be moving quickly but also seem to be moving slowly. The doctors who looked at Kingston's file said he seemed malnourished so I feel the rush to get the kid home for some good Wisconsin cheese.

I couldn't help myself but I bought Kingston some clothes the other day. Way too cute and so tiny compared to my big boy who is at this time going through a growth spurt like no other. He's eating and sleeping and for that matter acting like a teenage boy.

That's all I have for you right now. It was probably early to start a blog with not a lot to report but I'll keep you updated as things fall into place. I will hopefully have some news to report about an upcoming fundraiser/benefit we are doing to bring Kingston home. Mark your calendars for March 5 and I'll hopefully be able to confirm soon.

Thanks for all of the support out there. You all know who you are!