Count Down

I can hardly believe we leave in just over one week. I guess we are fairly ready. Will we ever be? The nursery is basically set up. Our child un-friendly home is somewhat made more child friendly. Phoebe has her first pediatrician appointment two days after she returns. My FMLA was approved at work, I have two showers before I leave even though we don't need much. We wired the money to our tour agency in Addis.

But its the small details that are yet to be completed. Filling out paperwork for the embassy date, getting cards ready for the 32+ people who have taken care of our little girl so well. How can we ever repay them? We need to call our bank and credit card company, the US Embassy and make copies of things. Lots of details but all doable. Glad I have a day or two off to study and do!

The listserve folks are wonderful. Friends you will have for life as you share an incredible experience together. They have been an ear, a shoulder and an invaluable resource.

Off to bed. We'll need to rest as we count down the final week.