With my obsessive compulsive tendencies, I am known to overthink things... at times. With adoption, there is a lot of planning which allows for my brain to think about many aspects of the preparation.
It makes me wonder: When is the time for me? When is the time for me to complete my adoption paperwork and actually prepare for a placement?
Should I wait until the bedrooms are all painted with furniture? Do I worry if my garage is full of excess furniture, my basement is unfinished and my backyard is lacking?
Would having children make those projects harder or easier? I would have some extra hands, but there would also be extra messes to tend to also. I would be excited to come home at the end of the day not for the projects I am doing but because I would have a family there. My life will change indefinitely. Am I really ready? Is anyone ever really ready?
It is a lot to think about. As I'm doing a lot of this planning alone, it is usually a one-sided conversation with myself...
What did all of you do to prepare for adoption and children in your home? Did you ever feel ready and prepared?
It makes me wonder: When is the time for me? When is the time for me to complete my adoption paperwork and actually prepare for a placement?
Should I wait until the bedrooms are all painted with furniture? Do I worry if my garage is full of excess furniture, my basement is unfinished and my backyard is lacking?
Would having children make those projects harder or easier? I would have some extra hands, but there would also be extra messes to tend to also. I would be excited to come home at the end of the day not for the projects I am doing but because I would have a family there. My life will change indefinitely. Am I really ready? Is anyone ever really ready?
It is a lot to think about. As I'm doing a lot of this planning alone, it is usually a one-sided conversation with myself...
What did all of you do to prepare for adoption and children in your home? Did you ever feel ready and prepared?