We also had to send it the I-864 (Affidavit of Support)...this proves that we can financially take care of the girls and that won't become wards of the state. This form was a little confusing because it is not geared towards adopting but rather for the people who are sponsoring an adult relative to come the US. I was told this was implemented for adoption because of the Hague.
In the meantime we are keeping busy getting ready for their arrival. Their room is almost complete...just needs a few more decorations. Since they have always slept in the same room and pretty much the same bed, we decided to keep them in the same room for the time being. Of course the question is who gets the top bunk? Their foster father informed us yesterday that the younger one told him she gets the top bunk. (and if you knew her, that comment is not surprising at all) We thought we would let the older one choose...what do you all think?
We were able to Skype with the girls yesterday. The week before they asked if we had toothbrushes for them (of course we didn't)...but this week when they asked if we had toothbrushes we were able to show them Dinsey Princess toothbrushes and toothpaste. I even bought them some Strawberry Shortcake Band-aids. Of course they wanted to see their clothes again and toys again.
Hopefully we will have some more news to post this week!
What a pretty bedroom! Are the walls pink & green? And the bed is beautiful, just waiting on the girls :-) I hope your paperwork gets completed as quickly as possible!
ReplyDeleteIf that dog stays on the lower bunk bed, I'm willing to bet both girls will opt to sleep there. So just use the top bunk bed for the stuffed animals. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful room!!! Again, I applaud you on skyping. What a fabulous way to keep bonding from so far away. I hope you get your travel news very soon.
ReplyDeleteThat room is fantastic! Ya know, our dogs had bunk beds of their own. You could build a staircase for Scooter just like we did! That is if you are as crazy as we are. You might have all three on the top bunk in that case.
ReplyDeleteWe got a letter over the weekend that our info was sent to the US Embassy in Warsaw!
What a lovely room. I love the two toned walls. I love the green thrown in there. The bunk beds looks great to. It is interesting the things they are asking about - like toothbrushes. You can tell they are really working through the concept of living somewhere else when they are asking about toothbrushes. I hope you process continues to move along quickly.
ReplyDeleteI love the girls room. Their beds, and bedding is so cute. The two toned walls are great. They will love their new room. I like your idea of letting the older one choose which bed she wants. I hope your Polish medicals for the girls arrive today. It sounds like your paperwork is moving along really well. I hope you get your court date very soon.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks great! They are going to love every inch of it. I am also so impressed with how excited your kids are! It sounds like they have an incredible set of foster parents who are preparing them very well for the transition. They deserve an award!
ReplyDeleteI love the room too!!
ReplyDeleteI vote to let the older one pick the top or bottom bunk, and let the younger one choose which drawers she wants!
The paper work times 2 gets to be a bit much, so hang in there!