Anxiously Engaged

This is a pretty hectic week for us (it isn't really hectic, more like full), so last night we decided we'd go on a date for family night. On our way in to SLC Carrie read through the "Adoptive Applicant Application Checklist". I have a new respect for those who adopt. In case you were wondering why it takes 4-6 months just to be put on the adoption list, here's what we'll be doing:

Submitted Application
Intake Interview
Criminal Background Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Questionnaires
Financial Statement
Medical Reports
Family Background
Certified Copies of Birth, Marriage, and Sealing Certificates
Individual Interviews
Home Visit and Interview
7 Week Adoption Education Classes
Matching Sheet
Preference Checklist
Family Portrait
Picture Collage
Birth Parent Letter
Newborn Infant Care Classes
Website Page Created

And Breathe.

So we've completed step one. The next thing on the checklist requires waiting for our assigned caseworker to contact us. Despite all of the lessons we've learned about patience, we aren't very good at waiting once we've made up our minds to do something.

So we've decided to be anxiously engaged while we wait. It will help things move along more smoothly and encourage sanity. Win Win! So if you see us looking through a bunch of pictures, or figuring out how to get a certified copy of our marriage certificate, or if we come up and ask you for some information, we're just actively waiting :o)