The Countdown

is on.

In just seven days I will meet my new daughter.  Seven days.

After months of requesting an update and not hearing anything it’s been raining Noelle updates from random people.

I found a blog of a family that is adopting a son from the same orphanage as Noelle.  I was scrolling through the posts and stopped when I came to this picture on their blog:

Do you recognize that face?  I just about fell off my chair when I came to this post.  This is her friend Jake.  His family will be traveling to bring him and a new daughter home in January.  Even though Jake will call South Carolina home it will be nice to know that he is only a Skype visit away.

I also came into contact with a family who is currently in China adopting their daughter who is also from Noelle’s orphanage.  They offered to take some photos for me when they went to visit the orphanage.  I wasn’t expecting much but was thrilled when I opened my email and had a ton of photos and even a little bit of video of our Noelle.  The family got to meet her and said she is precious.

And on Friday we finally got an update from our agency.  We had asked five questions and they were all answered:

1)      Did she receive our package?  Yes

2)      Does she know she is being adopted? Yes

3)      Does she have a close or favorite friend?  Yes, her favorite friend is Qin Xi Mei.

4)      What is the best way to calm her down when she is upset?  When she is nervous or scared it is best to hold her.

5)      Who is she closest to?  She is closest to her teacher and caretaker.

Not only is the countdown on for meeting Noelle but the countdown is on for saying goodbye to this crazy duo:

Poor Noelle has no idea what kind of crazy is waiting for her at home.

In just four days I say goodbye to my busy loud little ones.  I already find myself missing them.  Never did I think I would actually miss their loudness but I’ve obviously grown accustom to it.  It’s going to be quiet with only Dan, Noelle and I in China.  With Bonich and Kanika both away at school we’ve gotten into our routines with just our two little ones and life has been fun and normal.

 

Already missing them but ready to meet my new one.