We Passed!

  Amanda passed us to be parents, good thing for Lola!  They should make all parents go through this process.  Officially Monday after our education class we will be completely done our home study.  All we have to do is finish our book.  We are considered waiting for a child at this point!  AWESOME!!  Right after Amanda left Joe and I just hugged and then of course he got back to work.  Lola rocked today, first she tried to play shy which is foreign to us and then she pulled up a chair at the table and was part of our meeting.  It was really cute to listen to her answer questions about us as parents.  She talked about how we discipline her, she shared fun memories about us, she was asked if she remembers anything big happening in her life and she said "only this".  Amanda then asked her to draw a picture of her family with a baby sister or brother.  She drew us all on a sunny day with me (mommy) holding our baby.  Amanda noticed that I was holding the baby and Lola was next to me and that showed her ability to share me with another child..  I think that is a beautiful way to look at it.  Lola is so considerate and sweet, she is just going to be the best big sister!  She has been very patient with Joe and I during all the discussions we've had, all the time away from her to fill out paperwork, and the education classes we have attended.  Never once has she spoke negatively about this process that has taken away her mommy and daddy at times.  We are very proud to be her parents.  The end of the home study process feels great and we are thrilled to be waiting for our baby...