almost there

Today we had our final post-placement visit with our social worker! It was, as always, a delight to visit with her and have Kai entertain her with his latest antics. Some of you may be surprised to learn that we are still in the adoption process. Korea's guidelines state that the child must be in your home for 6 months before finalizing the adoption. (OK--I know what you're thinking, and yes, it's really been 6 months!!) So today was our final visit, now she will write her final report and submit it to Holt. Holt will then issue a "consent to adopt" (basically saying we're good enough parents for the child they have entrusted to us), which will be sent to our lawyer. He will then draw up the final documents, and we will sign to finalize the adoption. Seems like after over 2 years in process, mountains of paperwork, and endless emotional roller coasters there should be a little more fanfare, but, hey, it is what it is!

Needless to say, we are getting a little anxious now that the end is in sight. We just feel so blessed to have been chosen as parents for our sweet little boy, and we can't wait until he is 100% legally and forever our son!!