Our family at the start of the process

Here we are, just the three of us, looking forward to being four. Or five, if we are blessed with twins!

By the way, my hair is normally curly; it was just styled straight after a haircut. Claire had seen me with straight hair months ago but it didn't phase her. This time, it did. She totally didn't know who I was, and even when I spoke, she wasn't sure. She searched my eyes for clues and after several minutes, finally decided I was Mama after all!

Getting started

Part of the process of international adoption is a home study with a social worker. We met with Maria, the same social worker we had for Claire's home study, for an update yesterday. It was a pretty quick thing this time, having already spent hours with Maria before.

Big sister Claire was an angel during the visit. I always wonder what our second baby's personality will be; will she be a sweet, active easy-going baby like Claire, or a wild little baby who will keep us more on our toes? However she is, I'm sure she'll fit right in with our family in her own way. As my mom always says, her seven children enriched the family with their own unique personalities. I'm sure we'll be enriched by our new addition as well.