Staying Afloat

Slowly but surely things are getting marked off our "to do" list. We finalized the kitchen remodel and ordered cabinets, appliances, counter tops, tile for the back splash and new flooring. Chris and I agreed on colors for the walls. The structural engineer finished the measurements for the steal beam. I found an affordable moving company.
Last Sunday we spent the afternoon working on adoption paper work for our Home Study and online profiles. We have an outline for our "Dear Birthmother" letters and I'm hoping to sit down and spend some time writing those tomorrow and Thursday night. We need to snap a few pictures of our South Austin house and then I'll be able to send in our photos. Things are coming together.
I had a emotional breakdown last Friday, but it was good. I needed to let it out. A nice, big cry and I was better. Everything that is going on in our lives is overwhelming, but in a good way. We have had an out pour of support from our close friends about our adoption. I can't express how thankful I am for that. It's nice to know we will have a loving circle of people involved in our babes life.
Chris got a promotion last week. I'm proud of him. He's a hard worker and deserves it!
I have maintained a semi-normal schedule and think that this busy time in our lives has helped me manage my time in a better way. I don't have time for much outside of work, the gym, moving and adoption stuff, but that's OK. We still have a few things on the social calendar over the next couple of weeks to keep us satisfied and give us a break.