Well, we've made it. All of the blood, sweat, and tears has brought us to this moment. We are one. We are a family of three. We are legal and official. We are love! Today, we went to court for the final hearing and to finalize Brooklyn's adoption. It was a LONG day. We got there at 9, and finally were seen by the judge at 2 PM. To be sitting on a folding chair with a six month old baby for 5 hours, in a hallway, is NOT a pleasant way to spend a day. However, I have to admit... this baby was amazing! Not a fuss out of her. We came prepared... a box of toys, her pacifier, her blankey, food, and grandparents. And oodles of patience. It's a long story, but a mix up (I'll give him the benefit of the doubt) on our lawyers part made it the way it was, but the end result was the same. We became a legally connected family. Can't begin to explain the emotional impact of that statement. A huge sigh of relief. A huge thank you. Immense gratitude. A beautiful, happy, sweet baby who we get to parent forever... Wow, I can hardly believe it. I am so ridiculously happy. Our little short stack. Tears of joy are flowing tonight. I can't help but spend time thinking about Marie. Marie made this happen. We had a really awesome and powerful conversation on the phone the other night that hasn't left me yet. That is one special woman, folks. She's intelligent, and kind, and sweet, and quirky and funny. I adore her. She adores us. She adores this little girl. We are family.
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