Means little brother in Korean. We got our referral and it's a boy. He's incredibly sweet looking and in the photos he's making some nice eye contact with his foster mother. He looks a little serious, in the way that infants can be--what with all that stuff on their minds. Did I say he's sweet looking? He's gorgeous.
I thought it would be easy waiting the second time around, but it's not. The waiting, which has only just begun, is really, really hard. So how long will it be? The short answer is: I don't know. The long answer is: I still don't know. We have to file paperwork here (US) and there (Korea) and wait for a visa.
So what now. We'll get his room ready, I'll unpack some of H's baby clothes, pretend that I'm trying to decide what stroller to buy even though I already know which one I want, we'll look into flights and accommodations...basically whatever I can do to keep busy. Which, actually, is not that hard with a two year old underfoot.
In the meantime, we're trying to explain to H. that there's going to be a little baby coming soon. If anyone has any recommendations on books to read to get an older child--specifically a toddler--ready for a sibling, I'd love to hear them.
you know how excited we are for you guys...
so - what stroller have you decided on????
Posted by: Jill | July 25, 2006 at 09:31 PM
Congratulations on your referral! I hope the time just flies between now and travel!
Posted by: Kay/Hanazono | July 25, 2006 at 09:39 PM
Congratulations on your referral! Here's hoping the time flies by.
Posted by: OmegaMom | July 25, 2006 at 09:43 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Fantastic news. I hope you get out there really quickly. Congratulations on another lovely boy : )
Posted by: Jo | July 26, 2006 at 05:49 AM
Yes, he's heart breakingly gorgeous. Is it terrible to say I'm secretly hoping you might miss LSP's birthday party because you would be in Korea? Because that would be a great excuse not to be there. Otherwise, there will be cake for everyone.
Posted by: figlet | July 26, 2006 at 10:51 AM
Congratulations!!! Two little boys will be so much fun. I second the hope that you get to travel soon.
Posted by: Sara | July 26, 2006 at 03:15 PM
Congratulations! Wonderful news!
Posted by: Amyesq | July 28, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Oh, hooray!! Congratulations!! I'm just thrilled for all of you - another son - so, so wonderful.
Posted by: Brooklyn Mama | July 28, 2006 at 07:59 PM
Oh, congratulations! I had no idea you were so near to a referral. I can't wait to hear more.
Posted by: c | July 31, 2006 at 12:56 AM
He is perfect.
Posted by: Marla | August 01, 2006 at 02:23 AM
congratulations! I cannot wait to hear more about your newest baby! We didn't find any book that really helped C. with getting ready for her sisters, but we did do a lot of tlaking about getting their room ready, and asking for her help/input when purchasing stuff, etc. Normalizing it through talk can be a simple and wonderful way to make this real for H. please give him some snuggles from us, talk to you soon!
Posted by: chicagomama | August 03, 2006 at 08:15 PM
Hi, found your blog recently, hope you don't mind a post from a newbie.
There was a book out some years ago called Katie-Bo that was the story of a little boy about to become a big brother. Although it's out of print, Amazon has used copies.
Posted by: Margie | August 04, 2006 at 03:39 PM
Congratulations! Did you post his picture? Because if you did, I missed it. I'm very excited and happy for you!
Posted by: Shelba | August 05, 2006 at 07:44 PM
oh how wonderful!! congratulations on your new son.
Posted by: Trish | August 10, 2006 at 10:12 PM