Never thought I'd ever get to say that! "Tickets are booked!" We leave on November 17th (just 22 days away!). We will stay overnight in Vancouver and fly to Beijing the next day (arriving on the 19th). I am told that we will spend a night in Beijing (where it is cold and windy) and the next day we will fly to Guangzhou (where it is nice and toasty). We will likely meet Mei Lin the day or day after we fly to Guangzhou. The 21st would be great...cuz it's my sister Annie's 30th birthday...she lives in Korea and may meet up with us if she can get the time off. I am really hoping she does...so Angele, if your reading this........
So I have created some mini milestones to get through the next 22 days:
In 2 days Mei Lin will turn 20 monthsIn 5 days its Halloween (that's my costume from last year)
In 6 days its my older sisters B'day
In 14 days we expect our TA to arrive (still need your prayers guys...)
In 16 days it's Remembrance day
In 20 days I will work my last day of work
Oh and did you know that Ho! Ho! is finally coming to our place this year...in just 59 days! And in 60 days ...and only after 16 years of being together, Daniel & I will finally get to watch our long awaited child open up her presents on Christmas morning! (I'm all teary eyed!)
Christmas Eve at my house, growing up was always surrounded by lots of family and food, and we always opened one present under the tree on Xmas eve!...then I would be the very first one up in the morning, and I would wake everyone up and tell them what Santa brought them! (nothing like ruining the surprise factor for my sisters eh?)
I would like to hear some favorite Xmas traditions...anyone care to share?
8 comments:
Wow! It must be so surreal for this all to be happening! Sooooo exciting. I'm sure the time will pass quickly. Christmas will be like no other. So happy for you guys.
xo
I have goosebumps...booking the tickets makes it so real!!! Thanks for your note on my blog...I was wondering what you thought when you saw me buying "What to Expect When your Expecting" at your yardsale.:)
Keep us posted and as always we will be thinking of you and sending you lots of warm wishes, prayers and congratulations!!
Cheers,
Jennifer
Hi Natalie, I saw the link to your blog on Carolyn's and thought I'd check it out. My name is Jody and am from NS. We too are thinking we are travelling on Nov 17, staying overnight in Vancouver then onto Beijing the next day!!! We'll probably be on the same plane. Just wanted to say good luck!!! Feel free to check out our site...
Best wishes,
Jody
OK I was fine till you said 16 years toghther and now your long awaited child.....Wow what a sweet Christmas this is going to be for you guys, I can't wait to see her, you'll have to tell us if you will be arriving in C'Town and when, perhaps we can meet you comming off the plane.
*HUGABUGS*
We are so excited and happy for you, although we are sad that we wont be travelling with you/meeting you. This is the best news we have heard in a long time.
Tears of joy for you both.
OoooooMMMMMMGGGGGGGG!!!! OKAY....reading your post made me sooo teary eyed!!! Do you need an extra set of hands to come and help???
I'm soooo supppperrrrr excited for you. You better blog when your in China, as I cannot wait to see little Mei Lin in both of your arms!!
Ohhhh HAPPPY DAYYYY!!!
P.S- This is more exciting than watching the referrals come this month!!! I dont even know you two, but your story has truly touched my heart and I can see what AMAZING parents you will be. Maybe next year at the FOI Reunion we can finally meet!! All I can say right now....it's my turn.....bring on my Channing!!!
~~HUGS~~
Favourite Christmas tradition- getting together with the extended family on Boxing day. We have SUCH a good time. Can't wait till we have our daughter to share with us. Can't WAIT to see your daughter with you! You'll be there before you know it! HOORAY!
How exciting for you guys !! The next 22 days will just fly by !
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