I stayed last night with W and J - they've done even more to the house (can't believe how much they've done in 18 months and still worked!) I didn't see them over Christmas so it was great to catch up with them. We talked about all sorts of things, including Clara.Today I drove into central London [major achievement, thank God for Sat Nav!] to meet up with other people from the UK whose papers went to China in November 05. I caught up with 3rd Culture Mum and met lots of new faces too. We had Dim Sum at the Royal China - good food and great company. There were several families there who are on their second adoption - I find it very moving to be around adopted Chinese children, very moving. It's great to spend time with other people who are also in the process of adopting internationally, especially if they're also adopting from China, because they immediately understand so much of the process and the emotions. [Don't get me wrong - it's great when anyone shows an interest!] Not only will these people hopefully become friends but if they receive referrals at the same time as me then there's a good chance that their children and mine may come from the same province or maybe even SWI (orphanage sisters).
I had another of those 'Flip Out' moments - "OH MY GOD, I'M GOING TO BE A MUM" - it's an incredible feeling when it happens, but I'm back in the usual position - I know that it's going to happen (and probably soonish) but it's taken so long that I can't believe that it might become a reality (with the usual proviso - they can still say 'No').
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