Details, details, details

I've had the "supply" suitcase packed for several weeks now. And last week we pretty much packed our clothes for all 4 of us. I went back through all the supplies and repacked, taking somethings out and adding some other stuff. We are taking 3 suitcases, all under 44 lbs (China weight limit). We have an extra duffle packed in the bottom of one suitcase in case we need it to bring home gifts.

So here is what is in the "supply" bag:

Diapers (one small pack, we'll have to buy more in China)

Wipes & Beaudreaux Butt Paste

Swim Diapers

Scented small garbage bags for stinky diapers

Ergo (to carry Elizabeth, facilitates attachment)

Gifts for officials (sunscreen, lip balm, maybelline makeup, gift bags & tissue)

BIG box of Cheerios : ) and ziplock baggies

2 small boxes animal crackers

Baby lotion

Exchange outfit/shoes to give orphanage (replaces what Elizabeth is wearing)

Bottles

Super soft snuggly blanket

Soft "lovey" blankie

Art supplies for Elizabeth (we were told she loves to draw & color) "fat" pencils and triangle fat crayons so they won't roll on airplane! construction paper, drawing pad, magic finger painting, coloring book, small magna doodle, foam stickers, regular stickers

Bubbles

2-3 small books

Blow beach ball & 2 small bouncy balls

Stacking cups & stacking rings

1 pair of shoes (we plan on buying shoes in China!)

The 2nd suitcase has our clothes and our 9 yr old's clothes.

The final suitcase has Elizabeth's clothes, toiletries, medications, and snacks for ourselves.

Tonight I worked on a couple of special items.

First is the foster family's gift. We are giving foster mom a locket with two photos of Elizabeth. We hope this expresses some of our gratitude to her! We also giving them a photo album with every photo we have of Elizabeth and a few of our family. I still need to write a letter to include with the gift and have the letter translated.....that's going on my "to do" list.

I'm also creating two little photo albums for Elizabeth. One is "baby einstein" and is so cute. She can chew on it and play with it. I have another one with ladybugs on it that will have more family photos. I'm focusing on photos of her brothers and the grandparents. These are the people she will see the most once at home.

Now I'm going to see what's next on the "to do" list : )