(Those in Blue Are Done)
I'm sure this list will continue to grow.
- Finish the Paperchase YEAH!!!!!!
- Print out and put at every phone "The Referral Call" questionnaire
- Child Proof our House
- Continue to shop for "Princess Gracie" This is an ongoing thing, It wont ever end.
- Continue to gather fabric for her "100 Good Wishes Quilt" Have Quilt put together
- Buy things for the orphanage (my mom just bought 5 very cute outfits for this)
- Decide on theme for her room
- Paint, Decorate, and Supply her room
- Learn Chinese
- Learn the lullaby "Mama Hao" ("Mama is the Best" in all the world)
- Prepare a Care Package to send to Gracie (if possible) after referral, make sure to include Family Album and Disposable Camera
- Order Adoption Magazine
- Design/Find/Order Adoption Announcements
- Decide on a Pediatrician, Dr. Bruce Etheridge, he is so sweet, in case you're looking for one
- Find a babysitter/caregiver and a backup when I'm at work (3 days a week)
- Continue to read about International Adoption
- Once we get a referral, track down and buy copies of local/international newspaper
- Prepare a list of questions for caregiver or foster mom
- Join and get involved with local FCC
- Stock up on diapers and wipes - Wont Be Needing These
- Get in shape. Loose 20 lbs. Start carrying 15 (BETTER MAKE THAT 20 NOW) lbs weights
- Start a Journal
- Build a website for everyone to follow
- Start a lifebook for Gracie
- Learn how to use camera and video camera BEFORE leaving, Mama got us a new one for Christmas
- Research, choose, and buy a car seat, learn how to use it
- Research, chose, and buy a stroller, LEARN how to use it (the first time I took little man to the mall, I seriously could not close the thing. Good thing I was in the Explorer or his mommy would have had to come resue us!!!! They have changed since mine were little.
- Buy an EXTRA special outfit for her to wear home
- After Referral, Research Graices province
- Research post-adoption tasks (birth certificate, re-adoption, SS card, child's new passport
- Join adoption networks (I am on 13 Yahoo Groups-lost count now )
- Address baby announcements before leaving
- Make a list of everything we need for Gracie!.
- Register at Babies R Us, Target and Amazon for her books
- Get a Rocking chair (leather recliner) for front room and a Glider Rocker for her room
- Take a Vacation with DH before Gracie comes home.
- Practice reposnses to Dumb Questions "Is she your Real daugher?" I hope I never have to deal with this.
- Choose Godparents/Guardians
- Start a list of what gifts to take to China (officials, caregivers, etc)
- Put a stop on mail and newspaper
- Make sure we have lots of crisp bills (This is Aunt Erins:) Job)
- Take a seminar in Adoptive Parenting
- Set up appointment with Dr. Etheridge/Dr Boatwright for a few days after return
- Send out Thank You's
- Make a list of what gifts to bring back (Tea Set for Gracie)
- Start a packing list (make sure have enough of meds)
- Start / Finish packing for us and Gracie
- Make arrangements for bills to be paid (online)
- Make sure house is spotless before leaving.
- Service Car before leaving
- Make arrangements for food to be in house upon returning
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