Dear Adoption Agency Coordinator in Russia,

I am writing to let you know that we are ready to get the call about our referrals. Today, my team finished a >month long project at work. I have another big presentation due Friday which is nearing completion. I have made sure that all of our big marketing campaigns have been launched, or reasonably organized to launch for the Fall. From a career perspective, this makes it a perfect time for me to travel TWICE to Russia before the end of the year and start my 3-month FMLA break.

Yes, it is true I have a week long business trip out East at the beginning of October, and another 10-day trip to Japan planned the 3rd week of October, but I will be purchasing refundable tickets and can cancel my trip(s) should we need to be in Russia for Trips 1 and/or 2. I am waiting until next week to book those airline tickets.

And in case that didn't convince you....I also got a pedicure this evening, and I'm getting full highlights and a cut on Thursday. I've been trying to spend time outdoors so my ghostly complexion has some color. Traveling in the next 3-4 weeks would be ideal to maximize the high cost of hair maintenance. And reduce the chances I'll need to redeem one of those fake spray tans I have collected at the local tanning salon (carried over from my wedding tanning needs).

So check out the pictures and description of the big house we bought especially for our girls, and let us know when you think our girls will be available for us to meet them. 'Cause the house feels kind of empty right now. We are ready for them, and they should be waiting for a mom and dad in the orphanage right now. It seems sad that we can't be together. We are ready.

Warm regards,
Future parents of X and X.