Still Waiting....

Just wanted to pass along the news that we are delayed for travel because of some paperwork that was improperly filled out by some other couples in our travel group. Very frustrating particularly when you realize that the agency didn't catch it before sending it to China. So, rather than leaving at the beginning of August as we'd hoped, they are now telling us to prepare for the week of August 20-25. AAAAHHHH! I'm getting a little impatient here. In better news, the Rumour Queen reports that TA's(travel approvals) are beginning to arrive at some agencies, so perhaps we will at least get some definite dates very soon. Meanwhile, the Bissinger family spent the weekend unearthing and cleaning toys, clothes and shoes for Hannah. We are rapidly realizing what a tiny space we live in and she's not even here yet! I predict, by the way, that Hannah will wear a different outfit every day of her life from 19 months- 36 months. I am not joking - please do not even think about buying this kid any more clothes- the hand-me-down situation is in full effect! (That last comment is primarily aimed at my Mom:)) We also found out, after some research, that the orphanage workers are actually speaking Mandarin, so the 5 lessons we've had in Cantonese were, although interesting, pretty much a waste of time. Live and learn. If I ever need to ask someone if they understand English in Cantonese, I'll be ready. Rob is rapidly becoming a hot ticket to hire in NY. He has landed 3 design jobs all in the past month - a musical at Paper Mill Playhouse in NJ, a play in Cape Cod and a first national tour of "ChittyChitty BangBang"! I'm so proud of him - it's about time! I hope everyone has a happy 4th'o' July and I'll post again when we're back from our camping trip this weekend.