More Skinny...

OK, so this week we did not get our file out of PGN yet again, but we have made a little progress. After having no luck in having our file released on Mon., Tues., or Wed., our lawyers and Mark and I decided that we needed to meet the Sub-Attorney General for the second time. So on Thursday that is what we did. Despite the fact that the Sub-Attorney General, could not release our file right then and there, we were told that she would release it on Tues. or Wed. (as Monday is another stupid holiday here). Also our attorney was able to review the previo at the meeting so that they could work on fixing the previo while we wait for the file to be released. The ultimate goal will be to have the previo fixed by the time the file is released from PGN so that it can be resubmitted immediately to hopefully receive approval within a few weeks of its resubmission. We REALLY hope this is the case - yet we remain cautiously optimistic as we basically have been screwed by each step of our Guatemalan adoption process (minus pre-referral, of course, when we had some control).

We will keep you posted on what occurs this coming week and thank everyone for their continued support - it is VERY, VERY appreciated.

XXOO Jen y Maxito

P.S. - Mark will be traveling back down this coming Sunday and will begin to stay down here more than ever before as it is getting harder for us all to be apart. Look out everybody, you may have another Guatemalteco on your hands! I'm sure by the end of this we will be a 100% Guatemalteco family and have to assimilate to life back in the states. But let's hope that by that time OBAMA will be running things or at least elected (oops, I actually got un poco political). Nigh, nigh.

Hmmm, I'm thinking I need to get home!!

OK, here's the skinny, we are delayed as usual. We have known for three weeks now that we have a previo (our file is being bumped from PGN AGAIN for a stupid error), and we have been unable to get our file so we can correct the error because things at the PGN are out of control. We have been told that the system has been down for quite some time, 2 files were approved where birth mother interviews were not done, and 1 file was found to have a forged sub attorney general signature. For this reason, they are now going back and looking at all existing files to make sure signatures are OK, and all birth mother interviews were done and done correctly. Now why they can't do this after we re-submit our file we cannot figure out. Just give us our file!!!

With that being said, Jen and Max are doing well considering. Daddy is visiting again and getting worn out by the little runt. Chasing Max into rooms and slamming doors never gets old for him. For me, that's another story. At least he's happy, so I'm glad to chase. I can stand to shed a few pounds too. Max still isn't saying much. Can anyone tell us if "deet" is a word? Point, "deet." Drink some juice, "deet." Pop dad in the face, "deet." Seems to be an all purpose word. Farting is now also becoming funny to Max so Papi is excited. There really isn't anything funnier than a fart. Of course, we're guys. We laugh, and Jen stares at us. Ever done the "pull my finger" gag? Yeah, Max likes that one.

Jen, by the way, is getting pretty good with her Spanish. She is becoming a true Guatemalteca. I think that she has surpassed my "donde esta el bano" Spanish. She actually orders food over the phone and asks questions in stores and never bothers me to do these things. I may be losing my purpose. Of course, only I come back from the store with Fud pizzas, so I'm good for something.

Big thanks to Steve and friends for the care package. We're shocked it made it here. It was greatly appreciated, and Max thinks the wax lips are awesome.

Hoping for better news Monday. Keep the good thoughts coming. They have to work at some point don't they?

Cubs suck.

Miss you all,

Mark, Jen, and El Jefe MAX

xoxoxoxoooox