Hurry up and wait....

I probably shouldn't be blogging when I'm miffed...but I'm hoping that "letting it out" will put me in a better mood...so here goes.

I'm annoyed. I have become a very impatient person during this adoption process, and I have been forcing myself to chill out and remember that I'm not the only person who is adopting a kiddo, and I should in a way be GLAD that the agencies, and social workers, and USCIS workers, and whoever else are busy, that means a lot of kids are getting out of the orphanage and into their mommy's arms. Yes, this is what I tell myself, but at the end of the day...I'm still annoyed.

I feel like I'm sitting here doing NOTHING to bring my girl home! I raised the money that is needed for right now, I filled out the paperwork, but that doesn't mean much when the people who have to FILE the paperwork are too busy to do so. :( I just wish it didn't have to be so hard....

Ok. I'm going to stop my whining before someone calls me a 'waaaah'mbulance...hehe

Anyhoo...Here's what's been going on this week.

First and foremost, I've been missing Natasha. How do you miss someone you've never been with you ask? I don't really know, but that's the only word I have that semi-describes how I've been feeling, and I've really hard to hide it...but this week, more than ever, I just really, really wanted to have her with me. Soon little lady....very soon I hope. <3

Anyhoo...I've been working hard on fundraiser stuff, as always. We got a $50 donation from a random stranger at the dollar store, and that was pretty cool! I ran in to get aluminum foil, and someone actually recognized me from our newspaper article (that felt weird!) and we were talking about Tasha and our Alice in Wonderland event, then this sweet lady hands me $50 and says "here, i bet you can get all the party plates and things you need here with this, right?"

Um...definitely yes I can! So here is what I got!

Tons of paper plates in black and red, matching napkins, clear forks and spoons, lots of buffet pans, black and red table covers, etc...all for free thanks to one awesome woman! <3

Oh, speaking of the Alice in Wonderland event, here are the centerpieces, we're going to "paint the roses red" with water colors....cute right?!

We have our venue 100% confirmed, I just have to stop in and sign the contract. They threw in the board room that is connected to the event room for free, so we can set up the buffet in there, and they also gave us the entire day, not just our time slot, so we can set up and everything. They have been so wonderful and we appreciate it so much!

Here is another cute idea! I've seen it used in the fundraising community online but never in person, but it might be fun! Alison bought this puzzle, and at the event we're going to sell the pieces for $1 each, people will write their names on the pieces, and someone will be assembling the puzzle as the pieces are purchased, and at the end of the night we're hoping it will be totally assembled!

I've also been working like mad on the flea market stuff...trying to get everything organized in one place while not letting my house look like an episode of Hoarders...it hasn't been easy! I'm almost done with the crafty side of the flea market, I need to make a few more bow holders, maybe some more coasters...but as of now, I'm satisfied with what I have, plus Alison is pounding out book marks and iphone cozies and designer baby wipe cases, and who knows what else she'll come up with!! It's been so wonderful to have a friend through this who is willing to help. Here are some pics :)





So, that's where we're at! I'm trying really hard to not be completely overwhelmed with everything that's going on, but it's hard. Between the house and kids and school and fundraising and paperwork...I'm stretched very thin so if you guys get a chance, send a prayer up for me. Thanks so much.

<3 Cilla