With optimism this time!

So. We just heard back from Ms. Stork: So far, so good. Ariana likes the sound of us (!!!), and she'll receive our letter and photo album today from a social worker with her agency. FYI, we learned that it's Ariana calling the shots, not Bobby, though Bobby's definitely involved. We also learned we're the only family that Ariana and Bobby are considering. Furthermore, Ms. Scary told Ms. Stork that she thinks we're a "perfect match" for Ariana and Bobby in terms of openness and attitudes about adoption. She must have read our letter to them, huh?

I feel like a great big boulder was just removed from my shoulders.

Now we can relax again, at least a little. Ariana and Bobby will take the weekend to look at our materials, and sometime early next week Ms. Stork will tell us whether they want to move forward with us. Until then, at least we know we're being considered.

I'm so glad.