We've been diligently working on the amazing mound of paperwork that is needed to prove to the caseworkers that we are capable of being parents, aren't axe-murderers, and prove that we aren't dirt broke. I was really lucky to get a bunch of the work done before school started back, but once pre-planning started I've been so swamped that our progress came to a screeching halt.
It's amazing how even with all of the excitement of a new school year, mentoring an intern and two new teachers in our school, and of course meeting a bunch of new kids and seeing my old kids...the adoption paperwork has been hanging over my head the whole time. The good news? After almost a month, we're finally getting a glimpse of light at the end of THIS tunnel. We're finally at the point where we were able to set up our home visit. This is where the caseworker comes to our home and checks it out for safety and space purposes, and also interviews us. The big date for that is October 3rd, so that gives us about a month to finish gathering the paperwork and to get our house in order and clean!
Here's one of the completed pages of our profile. PLEASE tell me if you think it looks bad... |
Anything you think we could do to improve the look of the pages? |
We want our profile to be reflective of who we are, but we only have about 15 pages to do that. There are so many great things we'd love to share, but we've read over and over again that it's best to include lots of photos. Choosing those photos has been the really hard part. Oh, how I wish that we had taken more photos over the past 7 years! We've managed to get a few from family, but we're starting to hit the point where we just don't have great photos for certain things...
Of course I'm at the point now where I have been staring at it for so long that I can't even tell if I'm doing a good job or not anymore! And of course there's a fine line between taking my time with it and being a perfectionist. After all, this has to be done before we can make a match!
Unfortunately, most of the pages look like this right now...missing photos. |
So yeah, that's it for now...home visit on 10/3, hopefully a completed home study and profile shortly after, and then everyone cross your fingers for a quick match with a birth mother and baby after that! Thanks for letting me vent!
Your pictures and words brought tears to my eyes. I think you're doing a great job with the profile so far. Wishing you the best of luck through the process!
ReplyDeleteThe pages you've done so far look fantastic! I can understand wanting to fast forward a bit to get to the good stuff :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great. I don't have much to compare it too, since I've never seen this before, but I am crossing every body part of mine for smooth sailing for you guys! :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteI think it looks so great so far! I can't wait to see the whole thing. I am so excited for you and Killer B! :) :)
ReplyDeleteJivey
I am loving what you have put together so far! I just have such a great feeling about this! Sending you lots of positive thoughts! Hope you do well on your "homework" project!
ReplyDeleteAlison
Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'
You are doing an amazing job and all of the stress and hard work will totally be worth it when you are finally able to adopt - then you can have more stress and hard work : ) Wishing the two of you the very best on your journey. I hear you on taking more pictures - we have a ton of pics of our kids as little ones - but very few of us grown ups!!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a wonderful job. I think the pages you shared with us show your heart. Maybe you could take pictures to fill in the gaps instead of trying to track down more photos. For example, a picture of you or your wife sitting in the rocking chair with a book from your childhood that you want to share. Or a picture with extended family to show all the love this baby will have. Maybe a pic of you as a youngster playing ball, enjoying holidays or birthday traditions. Just thinking aloud, not sure they are good ideas. Good luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing for you! Everything looks great! Fingers crossed for a quick and smooth process!
ReplyDeleteMichele
Coffee Cups and Lesson Plans
I love the pictures you have chosen. It looks great so far. I want to adopt some day, so this post means something special to me. I think you could even share short little stories about you two. How you met, what you love about each other, a story from your wedding day, etc. Makes it feel like they know you. That idea just came to me. Good luck on your big adoption adventure! Praying that the right birth mother sees your profile, and it touches her heart.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Southern Fried Teachin’