Things that are already done
My Autobiography Reference Letters State Criminal Background Check State Child Abuse Clearance FBI Criminal Fingerprint Clearance Copy of marriage license Both our verification of employment letters signed
Things that are almost done
Husband’s autobiography Financial Form and proof of assets/debts
Things that still need to be done
Sign home study contract Sign discipline policy Sign HIV policy Fill out adoption questionnaire Physical for me (Monday) and husband (Wednesday) Photocopy pay stubs and W-2 forms Print out copies of resumes Fill out bankruptcy form Photocopy mortgage Take pictures of diplomas Fill out foster parent form Fill out disclosure form Fill out guardianship form Photocopy insurance cards Print out Social Security Statements
Wow. That’s a big list. Granted, many of these forms are just forms that need to be signed. Some are check the box that says “no, we have not declared bankruptcy” and sign. Or, “no, we’ve never been foster parent” and sign. And photocopying is super easy. (The Anna-meister – making copies!) So it wont be so bad. (I hope.)
Other things I need to do this weekend
Not get sicker Buy baby shower gift Go to baby shower (and live through it without sobbing) De-Christmas my house Mountain of laundry
I’m pretty sure I need a longer weekend. Oh and I just had to have my boss reschedule my yearly evaluation because he originally scheduled it during my physical and I couldn’t reschedule my physical because I’m also traveling to Florida for work this week. This man must think that I’m dying of about 40 diseases. Literally every time I have a doctor’s appointment (and I’ve had a few recently – mammogram, two dermatology appointments and now this) something comes up at work and I have to say no. I made him a promise I would have no more doctor’s appointments til May. He sounded fine with it but I hate hate hate doing that. I just keep running the conversation over in my head and hoping he doesn’t hate me now.
Yup, that’s what I’m doing. Instead of working that giant list above. Yeah, going to ask the doc for a refill on those SSRIs when I’m there on Monday. In the meantime, I’m going to go read a bunch of blogs in order to best procrastinate starting my to-do list. Happy weekend!
It really is a marvel the stuff good people have to go through to adopt a kid, when there are so many fertile idiots out there having ‘em willy-nilly. That could make anyone cynical. You sound in good spirits, however! Good luck with the baby shower.
Thanks! It’s a lot but I see why they do it. There’s enough idiots out there having kids on their own. They don’t want to put kids in a situation like that just because the idiot has money. It’s still annoying though!
Awesome list!!!! You can do it! It will all get done – prioritize, rank and do the big stuff first. Drop things if you have to and be ok with it – you’re making a family happen here! Good job.
Thanks. As I started to look at it, it’s really not as overwhelming as I first thought. I think I just needed to get it organized and on paper.
Anna. The Ann-meister. Anna roni. Shanna Anna ding dong.
Ok now that I’ve got that out of my system. Looks like you’re getting your shit together. Good for you!
Oh I love that I’m not the only one that enjoyed that reference. Literally, any time that I go to my photocopy, this is what goes through my head over and over. Shit is very nearly together. At least on the adoption front. I can’t speak for the “I haven’t had a haircut in six months” front or the “my entire upstairs looks like a tornado went through because I’ve only been focusing on keeping the house look presentable for company and I just don’t allow people to go upstairs” front.
I got PTSD type flashbacks while reading this. I’m glad you’re getting all of your paperwork together! One step at a time!
Thanks! I will be so relieved when it is in and out of my hands!