Because They Waited

My adoption agency, like most all I'm sure, require 10 hours minimum of pre-adoption education.
Initially I assumed that meant reading books on adoption, etc.  And goodness, I have spent many, many hours researching online and reading books on the subject.
But then I found out what they really mean is, there is a 10 hour online course entitled Because They Waited.
It is done through Heart of the Matter seminars.

The course is interesting because it is Hague compliant and they send you a certificate of completion once you have finished the course.  So I purchased it online this morning.  $150.  Not too bad of a price.  Hopefully they will send our password soon and I can get started on it.

Here are a few of the courses in the package:

Promoting healthy brain development

Sensory processing and sensory integration

Parenting to a child's "real age" vs. chronological age

Understanding the internal alarm

Building attachment

Race and Culture

I'll let you know how it goes!
Have any of you completed your 10 hours?  What did you do?
:) jessica

Safari Friends

Dear Baby,

While shopping today we saw the cutest crib bedding set.  It is Safari Friends and just perfect!
Here is a picture.  I cannot wait to hold you in this blanket!

Daddy has come up with a name for you that he really likes.
Usually we never really agree on names, but I actually like this one.
It is a boy's name.  Are you a boy?

Love, Mommy