The Bright Side

Even when I'm bummed, I don't stay that way for long. So, here's my list of 'bright side' stuff:

1. Our agency has said that the wait for infant girls is 6-9 months after our dossier is authenticated and we're placed on the official waiting list.
2. Today, we've already been on the official list for four weeks!
3. We are number 8 or 9 on that official list!
4. If we were still in the Korea program, we'd still be looking at waiting at least until Christmas for a referral (that was my very bestest best case scenario).
5. Now that we're in the Vietnam program, I'm thinking we could have our referral in May or June and that our baby girl will be home by Christmas.

And then, there's the non-adoption-related 'bright side' stuff:

1. We're supposed to get 3-6 inches of snow this weekend, but NO ICE!
2. My 2 1/2 year old is thinking about potty training. She's not thinking very hard... but she loves wearing the 'panties'. But man, pull-ups are expensive!!!
3. My 8 year old is smart smart smart. She's excelling in her subjects at school and her reading is at the 4th grade level. It's amazing to watch her mind work.
4. Work stuff is finally settling into normal levels and I have more time to obsess over blogs and adoption web sites.
5. Monk and Psych are back tonight!!! I love these shows!!! Especially Psych. Funny stuff :)