Crazy days

Since our referral and subsequent visit with the Dr, it has been non-stop action. We have been slowly letting people know that we have a referral but have been cautious about who we tell. After reading others' accounts of comments they received after sharing their adoption plans we're taking a slow roll approach. So far the response has been positive and supporting so that's been nice.
Thursday was a long day at work with a non-stop flow of stuff to get done. I need to keep reminding myself that it is WAY better to be busy than bored. :) We're starting to research vaccinations we'll all need as we begin planning a trip to China. Lil Bubba is in an orphanage in Weinan which is in the Shaanxi province. We are excited because Weinan is outside of Xi'an, one of the early capitals of China and rich in beautiful architecture. Outside of Xi'an is also where the terracotta soldiers are so are hoping we can see them since we'll "be in the area." We certainly realize that we're not on vacation in China when we're there to get Lil Bubba, but to see the terracotta army is a unique opportunity. Time will tell.
Friday started with Veronica having a small cough - never a good sign. Another busy day at the office and then home in time to eat dinner as a family was nice. Julie talked with our pediatrician's office and setup appointments to get H1N1 and the Hepatitis vaccines for the kids next week. That should be something fun to look forward to.
Saturdays have become crazy with Upward basketball and other activities. This weekend I was off to attend the University of Scouting our local council put on for the leadership of the various packs. It was a good source of ideas and information sharing with other leaders and I was able to get signed up for Order of the Arrow again. I was impressed to see that they had my records in their database - you never know how organizations track that stuff. While I was there Julie sent a text that Veronica had a fever and that she was going to take her to the Dr. They diagnosed her with strep so that's one more thing to deal with. She took the kids to basketball and then I met her at the house so we could go to mass. I had to leave after mass to drive 2 hours north to go to work with a customer and got home around 3AM Sunday. Very long day.
Julie taught PSR Sunday AM and I worked on a big slot car track that we're building in the basement. I'll post pictures when it looks better than it does now.
Here's to hoping we get our paperwork back from the consulate soon so we can send our dossier!