Wishing All a Very Happy New Year

I have been thinking about the other two groups of families that followed us just one and two week's respectively with their own G&R dates. So thrilled for them. And for those families that are in various stages of the waiting process, I am thinking of you and hope that 2008 brings that light closer very fast. For our fellow NT families, I can tell you that these children are so loved. But I know how hard it is to wait and how important each update is. I let most of you know that the Dillon staff took photos while we were there and, hopefully, you should get some soon. I know how much they mean when you are waiting.

It's hard to believe but we've been home for more than a week. That jet lag was something and, of course, it's far more than jet lag. Quite a change in our lives and learning to manage a bit better on broken sleep is no easy feat. So enough about me :). Izzy Thu is a trooper and is doing really, really well. In fact, I was quite confident that she would not sleep through the night - or even take a nap for more than 30 minutes - just two days ago. But the last two nights have seemed (knock on my head) to get us some rythm. And we all talk about schedules and how important they are -- it is the truth, no doubt. So we are working on it. And making progress for sure.

And Grandma and Grandpa Stern (previously mom and dad) are just in love with you Izzy Thu Thi. Just head over heals. I mean, who wouldn't be? But really! I am just a conduit! :).