Friday is the day

Cole comes home on Friday. This week is just dragging. I can't fall asleep at night because my wheels are spinning so fast and non-stop. Thankfully Jake is waking up at 3am and 4am this week which is resetting my automatic clock in hopes it will train my body to rely on lack of rest.
Jake seems very excited to meet his little brother. When we ask him what his little brother's name is, he says "Homey." He has been using the bassinet as a bed for his teddy. He swaddles his teddy and gently places him in the bassinet then tiptoes away saying, "shhh...baby is sleeping." The imagination is incredible.
So we are meeting at the agency at 10am Friday morning to meet the birth-mom. Then they bring the baby in at 11am. The foster mom that has been caring for him the past three weeks said he is a "perfect little guy." His birthday is August 3 and he was 6lb. 13oz when he was born. He takes a binky (yay!!!) This is all I know.
I think we can get through the next two days. I bought some formula today and a gift for the birthmother. I am really excited to meet her - all I've heard is wonderful things about her. It's becoming all too real now. Especially since my co-workers suprised me with a little party yesterday. That made it very real. I'm sure the cries in the middle of the night will make it pretty real too. Can't wait!!

We are bringing home the baby! (Not the bacon...a BABY!)

Well, it's a done deal. Birthparents signed the paperwork and we are on our way to bringing home our new son. It looks like he will be home with us this Friday! We spent this past weekend cleaning and prepping the house for his arrival. I also went shopping and spent way too much money on him and Jake. There is a lot to consider when bringing home the second. Like, do I have enough gifts to give Jake when the baby is getting gifts? Do I have a gift from the baby to give to Jake? I need a gift for Jake to give to the baby. What else can I have for Jake's new room since the baby is moving into his? 12 shopping bags later...my wheels are spinning to say the least. The good news is we have everything ready for his arrival. Everything except the formula because I don't know what he is eating just yet. Mary is finding out for us.
It was so fun washing all of Jake's baby clothes and folding them again. I forgot how many cute things he had! I am really happy they will get to be worn again.
So this Friday we will meet the newest Hanson family member...hear his cry, see his smile (because he is at the age where he can smile - I can't believe I missed his first smile), hear his voice, smell his blonde hair, and kiss his forehead. I believe an angel was behind his arrival. He was born one week after my Uncle Carl passed away and I found out today that his birth father's first name is Carl. So thank you Uncle!! There have been a few angels working behind the scenes for years helping grow our family. I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart...David, Michele, Olivia, Uncle - THANK YOU. Our family is complete.
Welcome to the family Cole David Hanson!

It's happening...

It's been a little while with no activity on the adoption front but last night may have changed things. Mary called us to tell us there is a baby in waiting right here in CT. It's a boy and he was born a week and a half ago. The situation is almost too good to be true and we can't contain our excitement. The birth mother already terminated her rights and now we are waiting for the birth father to fly in on Friday and terminate his. We are praying very hard this all goes smoothly. It's so strange to think that there is a baby boy spending his day today in foster care but will potentially join our family. Become our son. Become Jake's little brother. It's an amazing feeling. I feel like ther is a butterfly farm living in my stomach. We have so much to prepare in the house...getting the bassinet together, bringing up the swing, washing all the clothes, buying diapers and formula. It's crazy how this is happening this way. But no matter what the end result, this will prepare us for any situation that arises like this. So, if this baby is truly ours, this is what I would like to tell him today:
Hey there little man...we are so excited to meet you and hold you and welcome you to our family. You are so special. We can't wait to watch you grow up along side your big brother Jake. We hope to give you a terrific life and a home filled with laughter. We want you to be as happy as our little Jake is. We are so proud to be your parents. Love you already!! Love, Mommy and Daddy