We've Jumped Through The First Hoop!

Today was our first home study visit. It went very well. It was long... 3 hours total... but it was good. The first hour was Vuong and I together. Then we took a short break and I did my individual for almost 2 hours. I think I was little nervous at first, but after a while I felt fine and it was pretty easy. Vuong has his individual next Wednesday. Then, after our vacation, we'll meet again as a couple. Then lastly, she'll come visit our home. She said for now we can keep the psycho cat, but that we'll need to get rid of her before we get our baby. I'm sad, but ok with that. I know she's not the kind of pet to have around young children. Ha! She isn't even the pet to have around grown adults! But I know the 6 years I've had her, she's had a good life. More on this subject later.

Today, we also got fingerprinted. I wanted to get our background checks, but my family pooped out on me and didn't want to do it today. I guess we're all going to go on our own time to get it done. I also ordered some suggested reads and the parenting DVD's we have to complete for our home study. I copied Grady's birth certificate and I'll have that notarized tomorrow. We also had the passport size photos taken. They're not for our passports, just for our file. I was so mad because when I got the photo for my real passport, the girl who took my picture told me I COULDN'T smile, so of course I didn't and it looks like a bad mugshot! AND I'm kind of looking off to the side so not only does it look like a bad mugshot, I also look like I'm blind. Great! And I have to keep this thing for 10 years! When Vuong got his passport photo, he got to SMILE and he looks normal! Oh well, whatever! I'm sure if a bad passport photo is the worst thing that can happen to me, I guess I'll live. In all, it was a very productive day and it feels good. There's still lots to do but I'm slowly but surely getting it crossed off the list.

So now I'm waiting for my new book and DVD's. I'm also looking forward to our next home study visit. We have our physical appointments on July 7th, but we may have to reschedule due to our busy schedules right before our vacation. I'll have to see about that.

And that's about it for today! Whew! I'm wiped out!