So the nursery is 95% complete but I've included some pictures. I've also included a few more pictures of my beautiful, sweet, loving, baby girl from the past few weeks. Grandma and Grandpa Smith came to see Madilyn in August and we all had a wonderful time. They absolutely loved her and she absolutely loved them too. She's going to be 4 months on September 7th. WOW!! She loves to roll on her right side, she's grabbing at things constantly and loves eating her fingers and toes, and she's even trying to hold onto her bottle at times. The best part is when she smiles at me, squeals, and tries to grab my face. I love it!! I could go on and on but I won't.
We had our first post-placement visit with our caseworker on August 18th and it went extremely well. It was a piece of cake. We'll have our second and final post-placement visit the first of Nov. The only tasks we have left are to continue sending our monthly letters and pictures to Gladney and Rachel (birth mother). I know December 16th will be here before we know it. It will be a day we celebrate every year for Madilyn in addition to her birthday. We also found out that once Madilyn turns 9 months we are allowed to begin the application process for our second adoption. I believe Scot and I most likely wait until April of 2010 to begin the process which will be right before Madie turns 1.
In addition, Rachel (birth mother) called us on August 21st. We had a very nice conversation. She continues to thank us but I always tell her that we are the thankful ones for trusting Madilyn with us to love and raise. She says she loves receiving the letters and pictures. She can tell that we love her with all our hearts and that Madilyn is super happy and healthy.
Well good-bye for now but hopefully my next post won't be so far away. Madie Cakes does have her 4 month well check on Sept. 3rd. Later Gators!!
