Another step closer

We learned today that we received provincial approval of our switch to the Waiting Child program! We're another step closer!

The timeframe for receiving a child proposal is really up in the air right now, due to some new procedures the Chinese government is piloting. More children are now available to our coordinator to match with waiting parents - seemingly great news! - but with that comes a very short time during which our provincial government has to review and approve the child proposal and share it with us. At this point, it looks like we could receive a proposal in as short a time as a month but on the other hand, it could be a year from now. Only time will tell. I do know that everyone we're working with is in our corner and wants the best for us, so I'm remaining cautiously optimistic and hopeful.

With the possibilility of a relatively short wait time, nesting instincts have really kicked in for us. (But especially for me!) We've now decided on a name if it is a boy, as well as a new name for this blog. If one day you open this blog and see an entirely different name, don't be surprised!

Pablo

One of our friends queried on the previous post whether Claire has a name picked out for our new (unofficial) addition. Well, the answer is yes. But I'm so glad we have veto power on this one!

When we ask her what we should call the baby if we are referred a boy, she instantly responds, "Pablo". Pablo happens to be her favourite character from the Backyardigans. We always follow her response by suggesting other names but she is adamant: he is to be named Pablo.

Not that there is anything wrong with the name itself. But I do think the combination of Paul's Ukrainian last name, a Spanish first name and our child's Chinese features may be a little odd. Perhaps if we had a special connection to the name it would be okay but really, the only "connection" is Claire's absolute adoration of that silly blue penguin.