Holding pattern

The above saying pretty much sums up how we're feeling right now. We are currently waiting on our home study to be finalized, waiting for our psychiatrist to send our reports (hopefully this week!) and waiting for our doctor's appointments next week to have our forms filled out and do the required lab work. 

Due to this holding pattern we are in, for the last month or so when people ask us how things are going or when we think we will get our baby, we generally give a fake smile like this:

and say Everything is great! We are almost done! We are learning patience! 

However on the inside mostly we are saying "This is taking FOREVER!!!! I want this to be done NOW!!". 

Now, I realize that a biological child takes 9 months to get here and we have only been working on this for 4 months. I also realize that patience and going with the flow is something that we (mostly me) need to work on as I have heard this bizarre rumor that children don't always do exactly what they are told when they are told to do it (although I'm sure our child will always behave at all times ;)). 

So, we (again, mostly me, Brian is much better at going with the flow) are trying to take a deep breath and realize that things are actually going at a decent pace (minus the CBI backround check, which is still not back after 12 weeks!!) and we should be thankful for all that has gone well and how much support we have. 

So please excuse us if you catch us flashing a fake smile now and then in the next 2-4 months.

We really do appreciate and love the questions and frankly are honored that anyone cares enough about our little journey to ask.

We can't wait to report back when things are finally moving again! 

P.S. I promise the coming weeks will bring more fun and upbeat posts like book reviews and baby room progress!