What's Up?

So, it's been an extremely long time since my last post-I figure if I wait long enough I will have something significant to post on (not sure if that's true) but, definitely changes in our lives to write about now. Let's see where to start????? I guess the biggest news for our whole family is the fact we have decided to change our adoption process in China to a "special needs adoption" although it was a tough decision for us we felt directed to do it so, we are hoping that it means we are a little closer to our little EmmaLi coming home. We have been in the throws of redoing all our paperwork to China and we are just waiting for the state of Utah to give us our fingerprinting appointment and our paperwork will be on it's way to China again. The biggest change in this wait is really emotionally draining to us because we actually get presented with children to adopt. It sounds good to be a part of the finding of our EmmaLi until you understand the agony of saying no to children who need a home. But, I'm sure pregnancy is no picnic either so, we will do what we gotta do to bring our daughter home! On the flip side of things it's awesome to think our wait could be coming to an end sooner than we thought and that has sprung a well of hope that it could truly happen also a little fear comes with that hope too! I have recently been called as a Nursery leader again and it has caused me much anxiety, I don't know if I can parent a toddler again!
I'm sure inadequate feelings come with every change in families so, more and more therapy sessions to come right? Anyone know a good one? Maybe I'll just go for the NyQuil at Costco (the big bottle) I'm sure it will be cheaper! NO, but, seriously we could use a mention in your prayers if you want to help-that's great! Thanks to all our friends that wrote some nice recommendations for us to be parents again! We'll get even with you somehow!
Let's see no other big changes but, lots of little ones.
We are in the life of soccer! Jessica had decided to try out for an extra play team for AYSO-no big deal a few extra games-right? Wrong it's become our lives-I'm desperately trying to figure out how to balance supporting Jess in her passion (can a 9 year old have a passion?)and yet not letting it take over! I think I'm losing! We are booked with a whole lot of money and time for the next year but, she thinks it's her talent so, what am I gonna do? I want her to know if it's something she wants to work at being good at I'm behind her in every way and I guess that lesson is worth a lot to me! Plus we kind of fell into some opportunities that seem to be unlikely to happen again so, I guess we're on the soccer team of Jessica for awhile!
We are also dieting (again) oh, sorry "life change". This better be the solution or it's "Biggest Loser" try-outs here we come! I did well for the first few months and now I'm starting to slide again so, maybe if I admit to the world I have a weight problem-I will be more committed??? Let's hope so! Jon is doing great and I am very proud of him! I enjoyed my year at Jessica's school as a reading specialist and have every intention of returning this next year. I love working 1/2 days and being home during the summers. I really loved working with the kids and it was great to see their progress in the year! I'm very blessed to have walked into that opportunity!! Well, I think I've rambled enough for now hopefully I'll have some riveting posts sooner than last time! Stay tuned......