Just a quick note. Shawn called Children's Hospital today to make an appointment for Mali in their International Adoption Clinic to get her full assessment once she's home. The appointment is set for 9am on 6/26/09 in their Westerville office (which is great because it is so close to us). They told us to bring snacks and toys as it is typically a two hour long assessment. It's kind of weird to think of something as simple as that suggestion. When you don't have or aren't super familiar with the every day stuff with kids...a statement like that sheds a whole new light on how we are going to have to think with Mali around. Much more planning and preparation before going anywhere...our whole life will change.
So, I also have to share that Shawn was really cute today. He called me at work to tell me that he made the appointment and it felt good because he got to do his first official "daddy" thing for his daughter. Also, as we were going through her clothes tonight, (clipping off tags, deciding what to pack, washing everything), he mentioned out of the blue that he really wants to learn how to do her hair. And a while back I saw that there's actually a class that he and Mali can take through Westerville Parks and Rec that teaches daddy's just this talent. I can picture it now - he's going to be so good at this!! :)
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You guys will learn fast, I promise! Let me share one word of wisdom so you don't have to learn like I did...DON'T GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT A DIAPER BAG! Even if you think you will only be somewhere for a minute DON'T DO IT! You will have so much fun learning!
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