So, where are we at?

Our agency, CCAI (have I mentioned how much I love these people!!), estimate the average family will take 5 months to complete their dossier.

I feel like we're months behind schedule, but I need to take a step back and really evaluate where we're at. We sent our 1st check to CCAI and downloaded the Dossier Manual PDF on 9/11/06. We completed our homestudy in 4 visits and were finished by Thanksgiving.

Today is February 7th and I'm chasing 2 last pieces of paper and we'll be ready to send in our paperwork. The downside? The last 2 papers I need are in people's hands I have no control over making move any faster! USCIS (have I mentioned how NOT rushable the USCIS is? These people will not be hurried), and the US State Dept in D.C.

So, the reality is, even though I feel like we're soo far behind schedule, I really have 4 more official days until we even make the 5 month average dossier timeline date. And then, if it takes me one extra month, that will only be 6 months and that really isn't so bad.

I'm still stressed. :) I still want to see our referral TOMORROW. :) But I feel better. :)

We need to start the campaign -- "Laney Kate in 2008!!"