You might be adopting from China if ...

...you know that I-600 & I-171 aren't highways.

...you've been expecting a baby for over 3 years.

...you understand that it's 2006 in some parts of the world.

...you've "paid for" 3 citizenships, but never brought anyone into
the U.S.

...you know that waiting for China has nothing to do with Dillards or
dishes

...your homestudy is followed by a number (i.e. #3 or #4)

...you never know how many days next month will have

...you know that babies come in batches

...you've been fingerprinted four times, but never committed a crime

...you automatically assume everyone who is expecting is having a girl

...you own new clothing in 3 little sizes for all 4 seasons (because
you don't know when or how big)

...you look twice when you see a lady bug

...you're more interested in what will happen in March 2006 than in
March 2009

...you know people who understand when you talk about 2 day months &
5 day months

...your due date hasn't changed by days, but by years

...you know who the Rumor Queen is ... AND ... you don't know who she
is

...you know that forecast doesn't have anything to do with the weather

...you've waited so long, they re-checked your fingerprints to see if
they changed

...trying to understand why they're printing you again, you study
your own fingerprints and wonder if fingerprints grow wrinkles

...when you speak of "that time of month" you're talking about CCAA
updates & referrals

You might be adopting from China if you love someone you've never met
with all your heart.


by Margaret Leigh
LID 3-27-06