Sunday, August 17, 2008

As I had mentioned earlier, it is a slow process but here is a preview of our new bathroom. The walls have been freshly painted, new light fixtures hung and now Mickey is leveling the floor. Next he will sand it down, install the backerboard and then start tiling. I don't dare ask him but, I'm wondering if he is trying to surprise me by having the floor completely finished by the time I return from my trip!? I won't get my hopes up though ... as I am sure he will be so terribly lonely without me that concentrating on any task will be next to impossible! hee hee

Yes, I am tracked out as of Friday at 3:45 pm!!! And Tuesday at 6:00 am I will be "leaving on a jet plane" ... can't wait to get there! It is going to be a busy trip but it sounds as though I will get to see so many people. Especially my two favourite boys - Justin and Jonah - whom I haven't seen in a year! I hope they remember who I am! I had better bring a small gift to win them over, can't take the risk of losing my status as the "Fun Aunt Erin"!

We haven't heard any news on the baby front but here it is nearing the end of August! That must mean we are closer to referral day! In the meantime, we have some more work to do to keep us occupied during this long wait! We just sent off our letter to the USCIS office requesting an appointment to be re-fingerprinted and will have to update our homestudy in a few more months. I have been working on a video montage of the Monkey's bedroom. Once the new bathroom floor has been completed, and the nursery floor is clear of tiles and tools (which you can see in the above photo) - we can hang the artwork, put up the finishing touches and take some photos! So stay tuned - you won't want to miss it!!! I am so glad that we started decorating the nursery as it has been a great project to distract us from the ache of waiting and just walking past it makes our hearts smile. (so long as I don't look down at the pile of tools, tiles and junk!)

I am off to the Maritimes on Tuesday and will return the 27th of August. Can't wait to bore you all with my holiday photos when I return! xo