Packing

I have been packing for what seems like years. When we were matched with Nathaniel last July I started gathering everything I thought I might need; cleft bottles, soft sippy cups, clothing, gifts and stashing them in my daughter's bedroom. When we got the actual o.k (travel approval), an excrutiating 6mnths after match, I dug out all of my little finds and have been shoving them (lovingly) in to as few suitcases as possible. So far I'm up to 2 checked baggages and 2 carry-ons. I thinking about adding an umbrella stroller and a backpack to the mix just in case there are needed. The backpack may have to stay but touring the Great Wall of China may prove to be a very interesting experience! I'm not sure if what I have is good or bad, luggage wise. I'm packing for three of us for 2 wks. Rumor has it some adoptive parents manage to get everything there as carry-ons only. LIARS! O.k. maybe not. The last time I was in China I managed to only have 1 carry on and that was for 2 weeks too. I think what I have will be fine. One suitcase is almost entirely gifts which I will give to nannies and others helping with the adoption. I can load it up with gifts to bring home to the family and for Nathaniel later in life.

In the meantime while I've been packing and figuring this blog thing out mykids have been watching lots of tv. Scooby Doo has been a great nanny!

Must go pack, do some laundry and help Bob with dinner!

Katie