From Software to Softplay

"Not until I felt your sunshine, Did I realize that I had been in the shade. Not until I saw all your colors, Did I realize that mine had faded. Not until I heard your dreams, Did I realize that... Continue Reading →

Sounds easy doesn't it? Now we are three weeks into placement, and this being the first time I have grabbed 30 minutes to write, I am sharing the progress so far and the massive roller coaster ride we have been... Continue Reading →

We have completed day two of introductions and we couldn't be happier.  Yes it feels strange after all this time to meet the boys.  Yes it feels strange to be in someone else's house, where they have established routines, rules... Continue Reading →

"When all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The rooms all prepared with love and with care, in hopes and wishes that the boys will soon be there. The children were nestled all snug in... Continue Reading →

As we are flying through the last few days before introductions start  next week, already the importance of our support network is being realised even more than ever. Since starting this process we have been fortunate enough to meet some... Continue Reading →

This is it.  The moment we have been working to and a moment that felt so real, so important and so special. Today we received a unanimous approval from the matching panel to proceed with the adoption of the two wonderful boys!!!... Continue Reading →

So here we are in the French Alps.  We took the advice of many adopters to squeeze in one final holiday before the big day of matching approval and then introductions.  We decided to come back to a village we... Continue Reading →