18 Months Down

Today marks 18 months of waiting for our adopted child.

Let’s celebrate this marker by listing 18 things we’re excited about. OK!

blueberries
It’s true. Don’t hate us. We have a friend who started a blueberry farm several years ago. Oh yes, there’s been a crop. We can get 2 overflowing cups of blueberries for 13rmb ($1.76). We’ve already made the most incredible blueberry muffins which caused me to say, “It’s just like Christmas morning!” – a phrase rarely uttered from my lips.

only one week of school left before summer
It’s a Lunar Calendar thing. Even though The Heat is cranking up, we’ve still got one more week until summer vacation officially starts.

family vacation
We plan on taking a family vacation to…well, that has yet to be finalized. Hubs asked me where I’d like to go and in all seriousness, I said, “A ski slope in Australia or New Zealand.” because I’d honestly like to go sit in some snow wearing my capri pants and v-neck tee. Yes, I’m that hot.

today’s rain
It rained today and I’m not sure if I’ve ever been more thankful for rain. Hubs thought we could turn off the air conditioner, but I found the humidity too thick.

the pool has water
The campus has a large swimming pool that was filled with water this week. Since Schäfer has been diving into the bathtub head first, I’d say he’s ready for some swimming. (He started diving into the bathtub when we saw a diving competition on the tv at the bus station. Random, but he was captivated.)

Justin & Crystal’s LOVE
We got a care package today & let me say that The Love was spread. Hubs is particularly excited about having medium sized Rubbermaid lids (we had the containers but no lids to go on them) He’s also excited about a bottle of Shoe Goo. I’m excited about grape flavored Crystal Light. For me, grape is the flavor of summer. It takes me back to snow cones at VBS.

the dictionary application on the Mac
Hubs just discovered how cool the Dictionary application is on the Mac. It just is.

James the Red Engine
Schäfer has been one busy boy. I just realized that after the first week of potty training, I stopped carrying around underwear and extra clothes. I can’t wait to present James to him. I’m sure he’ll finish his chart by Wednesday.

Hershey’s Special Dark 65% cacao
Yum. We bought this at Wal-Mart in Wuhan. It is surprisingly good. Each square was individually wrapped which kept me from eating the entire bar.

the Kindle’s great summer reading list
Yes, we have access to English books!

The Great Burger Competition ’09
“Where I pit myself against myself in 18 different ways.” A one man Iron Chef. And the theme is: BURGER! And the winner is…Hubs!

The Great Office Clean Sweep ’09
This event probably won’t officially happen until a 106 degree day in August, but Hubs and I have both committed to do it. Since the office is truly Hubs main space, we’ll need to tackle it together.

celebrating our 7th anniversary
We still haven’t gotten away for our anniversary and in some weird way delaying the celebration has made me look forward to it all the more.

Hubs birthday
I’m so excited about Hubs 34th birthday this year. The menu is starting to come together. Schäfer is trying to convince me that it’s really HIS birthday. “No! It’s not Papa’s birthday. It’s my birthday.”

Red Cross certificate
Hubs has been working towards a Red Cross certificate. It should arrive in the mail soon. The Red Cross is also helping to provide some introductions which is a blessing.

less stress. more sleep.
Seriously – we’ve been needing more sleep than we’ve been getting. What can we say? We’re excited about the possibility of getting more sleep!

coke zero
Yes, I’m still excited about it.

another month of waiting passed
We love you little one. Where ever you are – we are anxious to wrap you in our arms forever.

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