Getting Ready for Cade

Yesterday we had to take Claire to Children's for a medical appointment. Along the way we decided to get some loose ends tied up in our preparation for Cade. I had not yet gotten Cade, shoes, pj's, a winter coat, a car seat or bedding.

I was able to find a nearly new coat at a thrift store in Seattle. It was an 18 month and I was looking for a 24 month or 2T, but I really just felt like this was the right one. I suppose if it does not fit I will just leave it at the orphanage and buy him a new one there.

Claire has always loved the Carter's pj's from Costco, so I stopped by there to pick up Cade a couple pairs. They are so cute. One has green with dark green stripes and a dinosaur. The other is red with small brown stripes with a fire engine. All boy!!!!!

Our last find was Cade's car seat. It is the same brand as Claire's but no PINK!!!! I will be ordering the extra cover today. This was the best investment ever for Claire. I am not sure how people do it without an extra cover for their car seats.

I was not able to find the bedding that I have been envisioning for Cade. I keep thinking that I can just buy him a crib sheet and forget the "bedding" idea, but I am still holding out hope :) I also was not able to get Cade shoes. I am just not sure what to get. I took Robeez for Claire and they worked great. I am just not sure that Robeez are the best idea for winter. I suppose I could just carry Cade everywhere :)

Our agency has not gotten any news since Monday when they got PA's (pre-approvals) for a few families. I cannot help but hold out hope that we will be hearing something very soon about our LOA. Please do not think that I am not giving our timing to the Lord. I trust that we will travel at a time that the Lord has designed perfectly for us and Cade. I just have felt a recent urgency to prepare, so I will continue to do so. Please pray that Cade's heart will be prepared for us as we prepare for him.