My Weekly Post of Bullets

At least once a week, I have too many thoughts running through my head to attempt to compose one coherent post. . . hence the bullets.

1. Our Dossier paperwork is going fairly well! Each day, I feel like I check one more thing off the list.

2. Sometimes, it feels like things can't go entirely smoothly. All of our Dossier paperwork must be notarized, and our agency told us to try to get a notary with a date of expiration as far out as possible. Well, I'm hearing from MN notaries, that all of their commissions expire January 31st, 2010. That is cutting it close! That means that the government where we are adopting from must review AND approve our Dossier by that date, or we'll have to resubmit documents. Too close for comfort!

4. T and I started an online, mandatory adoption class yesterday. When adopting internationally, it is required that parents have a minimum of 10 hours of adoption education. I've really enjoyed the onine class so far. I've learned SO much about what to expect, and part of the class is also listening to other people talk about their adoption experiences. The class is also trying to prepare us for the rollercoaster that is adoption.

5. I thought it was great that so many people suggested Ireland in yesterday's post as a place I should visit. Because guess what? That is where T and I are going next week! Can't wait. I booked these tickets so long ago, and so much has changed since then, that it feels like that was a different lifetime ago.

And finally. . . check back tomorrow for the latest and greatest raffle! I promise it's a good one!
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