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Saturday, December 17, 2005

List I found and didn't want to lose, 90 things.....

A list I found online, and didn't want to lose. The 90 things to do while you wait for referrel!

90 . Learn to say please and thank you in Child's language.
89 . Find the cities you will be traveling to on a map.
88 . Watch videos about Child's country - check at library.
87 . Little list: pocket dictionary, travel book, sketch book.
86 . Double check with employer about adding child to insurance policy.
85 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
84 . Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
83 . Little List: Tylenol, Motrin, (adult and child) extra dropper, Benadryl, Tums, Metamucil
82 . Visit international grocery store - if available. (Get catalog, view website?)
81 . Free Day!!!
80 . Little List: Neck Pillow (for sleeping upright) door block, stain removal packets, sink stopper (flat circle)
79 . Work on current projects day.
78 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
77 . Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
76 . Evaluate your shoes - are they good for walking? If getting new ones, make sure you break them in!
75 . Try to make at least one food your child may be eating.
74 . Little List: Stacking cups, toy mirror, travel Kleenex, toothache med, baby gas drops, rash cream, pacificiers
73 . Read/look through a cookbook from your child's country. Some have great photos!
72 . Find the hours, price and location of the nearest children's museum/zoo.
71 . Little list: flashlight, Swiss army knife, duct tape, sewing kit, eyeglass repair kit (backup glasses.)
70 . Work on current projects day.
69 . Get diaper Dooley and refills.
68 . Get Hepatitis shots
67 . Read/review developmental milestones for age of child.
66 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
65 . Get wills made or updated.
64 . Make laminated "adoption" card in Chinese, English and Pinyin explaining why you are in China.
63 . Arrange to get new $100 bills.
62 . Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
61 . Get 2nd round of Hepatitis shots (30 days, check with Dr.)
60 . Make copies of tax returns
59 . Begin one "starter" suitcase.
58 . Work on preparing child's room.
57 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
56 . Make Photo album for caretaker. Part 1: take photo's that you don't already have.
55 . Find, meet pediatrician
54 . Childproof house
53 . Work on current projects day.
52 . Little List: Lice shampoo, scabies med, Oatmeal Bath, Caladryl, Pepto, Visine, vitamins, thermometer.
51 . Make Photo album for caretaker. Part 2: Decide on photos and get necessary translations.
50 . Work on preparing child's room.
49 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
48 . Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
47 . Get visa photos.
46 . Get 3rd round of Hepatitis shots - if necessary (check with Dr.)
45 . Review child's clothes. Make list of needed items.
44 . Free Day!!!
43 . Make Photo album for caretaker. Part 3: Print/develop photos and assemble book.
42 . Work on current projects day.
41 . Make sure you have enough of your medicines (and they won't run out before you leave.)
40 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
39 . Buy gifts for caretakers. (Don't wrap for airline security checks.)
38 . Collect wrapping paper, tape, etc. to pack.
37 . Buy calling card or arrange to get Panda Phone.
36 . Get country calling code for China and USA.
35 . Review luggage. Buy / borrow luggage needed.
34 . Free Day!!!
33 . Apply for Back-up credit card (NOT debit card.)
32 . Little List: diapers, pull-ups, baby soap, child nail clippers, wipes, a few small towels to trash.
31 . Baby-sit a child of the same age as the one you will be adopting.
30 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
29 . Distraction Day - Do something else - REALLY! Watch a movie, read a book, etc.
28 . Little List: hand sanitizing wash, sippy cup, bowl, thermos, spoon, formula, snacks, blanket.
27 . Gifts for person to get mail, newspaper, water plants & fish.
26 . Buy Adoption announcements, collect addresses needed.
25 . Review electronic needs if taking digital camera, laptop, etc. Batteries? Converter? Extra memory? Passwords?
24 . Make a dinner with your favorite comfort foods.
23 . Get Visa (after referral/TA)
22 . Arrange to have the lawn mowed while gone.
21 . Work on current projects day.
20 . Library / appointment / shopping day.
19 . Put a stop on your mail / arrange to have someone pick up mail.
18 . Get reservations at Kennel, stop newspaper.
17 . Free Day!!!
16 . Review documents.
15 . Practice getting items out of carryon bag if crammed under seat in front of you. Practice carrying luggage and child.
14 . Get money orders.
13 . Register for out of country www.usembassy.state.gov - print contact info
12 . Get antibiotics from Pediatrician.
11 . Arrange to have someone come in and check on house/apt., water plants, feed fish. Give them KEY and your travel info.
10 . Send travel info to friend/relative.
9 . Practice making formula (with hotpot if taking.)
8 . Write out bills that will be due while you are gone. Arrange to have someone mail them.
7 . Call Credit Card Companies and let them know you will be traveling to China.
6 . Call airline to request special meals and infant meal on return.
5 . Have special night with spouse/children. Especially if children will be staying with family/friends.
4 . Pack carryon, make list of things that need to go in at last minute, put inside bag.
3 . Eliminate unnecessary items in suitcase!
2 . Confirm travel info - Take pets to kennel at least a day early!
1 . Confirm travel info

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