We Are Getting So Close

We could seriously get the call any day now! We started this whole process over a year ago and we were told in the beginning that it would take 11 months from start to finish. However, we have learned that the Chinese do things when they are ready and you just have to have faith in the system and know that no matter how long your delay is, there really is an end in sight. And in the end you receive the most beautiful and precious gift, your daughter. Everyone is so excited for us and it just adds to the joy of this process. I really feel like we will be sharing her with everyone! We have really been on a roller coaster ride with the waiting since November. We have found out that we were in the matching room in December so we figure that by now she has been chosen for us. What a feeling! I try to not dwell on that fact because is does make me sad and I really don't want to wait any longer. I know that we all are in love with her already and the thought of her living without us truly breaks our hearts. We went and bought a new mini van today, with a dvd player! We are finishing up odds and ends so that when she arrives there will be fewer things to worry about and we can just enjoy her. Dayton wrote a note to his 4th grade pen pal and said that he didn't have any brothers or sisters but that he is getting a sister from China. It really touched me to read that, he is going to be great with her. Mark and I just celebrated our 20th year together in Chicago and it was a great time for us to get away before the big trip. We went to the American Girl store and bought Myah a Bitty Baby doll that is Chinese, I can't wait till she gets older and we can take the girls to lunch there! So much to look forward to. If only the phone would ring!!!