On Friday I got the handbook ... as in the handbook of what we should and shouldn't do when our four Latvian sweeties arrive. I must say, I was impressed with the loads of experience packed into it.
Now if only I can just remember to...
*bring a Ziploc to the airport in case of car sickness
*discretely check for lice on four little heads (yes, that is a common orphanage issue)
*keep their name tags on whenever we leave the house (definitely a security measure)
*never, never, NEVER talk about adoption in front of them
*and a host of other things...
I'll do okay!
I've brought kids home from overseas, foster care, and one group home, but never from an orphanage before. This is going to be a
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I cannot wait to vicariously be part of your adventure. Four kids! The best tip was definitely have a grocery bag or something for the car....don't ask me how I know. Joshua walked into church the first Sunday home and immediately threw up. It was all too overwhelming with the food, noise, people, etc. Your Latvian kids are beautiful, so beautiful.
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