You know, I can go for weeks without posting, and here I am posting for the second time today. And that doesn't even count the edit I performed on my previous post.
But maybe you'll forgive me when I tell you that I HAVE A DAUGHTER.
OK, I don't have her yet. But I know who she is. It is my distinct pleasure to present:
At 1:28 this afternoon, our agency called to tell us the news that we have been matched and are officially the prospective parents of this absolutely stunning girl who is turning 10 months old today.
Don't even TRY to tell me you've seen a more precious smile.
Stop - back up from the computer. You can't possibly smell her sweet head through the LCD screen.
Must. Not. Bite. Babies.
We now begin the wait for travel approval, which could take as long as 3 months. Thanksgiving? Christmas? Valentine's Day?
And the house? Still not closed. No further word from the Realtor. Just waiting. Waiting and dancing crazily around the house.
Have I mentioned that the house sale is funding this family-building effort?
That sound you hear echoing over the hills is the mad cackle of a woman who has let slip from her fingers the very last thread of reason.
She's gorgeous :) Congratulations!
Good luck with the travel and closing.
/delurk
Posted by: lucy | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 04:07 PM
I just wandered over from Moreena's. She's beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Phantom Scribbler | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 04:48 PM
Oh, I foresee another project with novelty flaaaaannel! So I'm the spinster auntie. So sue me. Must. Not. Put. Baby's. Head. In. Mouth. Squee!
Posted by: An' Beppe | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 06:29 PM
Oh my gosh! She is sooooo sweet! That smile! Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Mrs Figby | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 08:03 PM
Congratulations! She is SUCH a cutie! I can't wait to read more about her!
Posted by: AmericanFamily | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 09:03 PM
Oh, I am so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS! Yippee!!! I hope the house sells soon, so you'll have even more to be joyous about!
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 11:44 PM
She's just gorgeous, Bettie, Congratulations! Good luck with the house.
Posted by: Elizabeth | Tuesday, 29 August 2006 at 11:52 PM
What wonderful news. Congratulations!
Posted by: What Now? | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 12:04 AM
Oh, she's gorgeous! Congratulations.
Posted by: raehan | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 12:37 AM
yippee!!
wahoo!!
and Praise the Lord!!!!
can't resist joining in...
Must.Not.Nibble.Baby's.Ears.
Posted by: Keri | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 10:00 AM
That is one super-beautiful baby! CON to the GRAT to the U-LA-TIONS!
Seriously, she is gorgeous. I can't wait to hear about your trip. SOON!
Posted by: moreena | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 11:31 AM
That is the best news! Can't wait to read the troubles she and Buttercup manage to get into!
Posted by: | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 03:57 PM
How absoutely wonderful!!! Congratulations! She is gorgeous.
Posted by: stepblog | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 04:27 PM
Oh, many, many ,many congratulations!!!!!
Posted by: Peripateticpolarbear | Wednesday, 30 August 2006 at 08:19 PM
Oh she is such a sweetie - doesn't she just look like the gentlest of souls. Of course looks can be deceiving so she may be quite the little hell raiser ;)
Many, many congratulations!
Posted by: Debberoo | Thursday, 31 August 2006 at 01:35 PM
She is simply stunning. Congratulations!
Posted by: Jessi | Thursday, 31 August 2006 at 02:06 PM
Beee yoo tee full!!!
Posted by: Marie | Friday, 01 September 2006 at 08:37 AM
Wow, she is stunning! What a beautiful smile, what a gorgeous face!
Posted by: Shelba | Friday, 27 October 2006 at 12:09 PM