All About Khalil

This is the blanket my Mom made for Khalil. My Mom has been busy this year making blankets, and still has one more to make. Her first grandchild was born in November, and then the two T and I are expecting. My Mom told me she prayed over this blanket as she made it. She prayed for Khalil and his safety and well being. She prayed for his birthparents, his country, and that he makes it here safely. I feel very lucky to have the family that I do. Everyone is so excited to meet this little boy, and to show him love and affection.

Speaking of bringing Khalil home, still no word on a court date. Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks since we accepted his referral, and I really thought we'd at least have a court date by now. I've heard that courts are backed up, and a lot of that has to do with the rush of families trying to beat the deadline to only travel once. I really hope we hear about a court date this week, and I hope whatever date we hear will be the perfect date for our family.

T and I think about Khalil constantly. We wonder what he is doing. We wonder if he is being picked up when he cries. What I wasn't expecting during this adoption process was to love him so quickly. But upon seeing his picture and "meeting" him on paper, I fell in love instantly and completely. He is my son, and he needs to be home with his T and I. Soon. Hopefully soon.

T and I plan on starting on his nursery next week. We already have many things for his room, now it's just putting it all together. We plan on getting him the same crib that baby girl has. It's a beautiful crib, so hey, why not. He has cute little clothes hanging in his closet, and I look at them everyday and imagine what he'll look like in them. He has blankets to keep him warm at night, books to be read, and toys to be played with. Now we just need him.