We went to court and finalized the adoption of Lucy and Katie. The magistrate said it was final, we were given all sorts of papers stating that we were the legal parents of these girls, and we had a big party. Robyn got presents for being a new mom (again), the girls got presents for joining our family, and Toby & Aimee got presents for being big siblings.
It was a big day… and yet it feels like nothing really changed. Everything changed, and nothing changed, all at the same time. The best way I can say it is that the process of adoption, on a timeline, has a vague beginning but no end…
The girls have been with us since January, so it seems silly to say that the adoption just began. And we’re going to be parenting them forever — we all know parenting doesn’t end at age 18, just ask these girls’ grandparents about how much Robyn & I continue to lean on our parents. In the grand scheme of things, the day of the legal adoption is merely a point in time on an eternal timeline.
And yet, it seems equally silly to undervalue the day of the legal adoption, because without it they’d still be legally orphans. I have much more to say. I have no idea how to say any of it. And I’m very tired, so I won’t be able to figure it all out today. It’s been a long year. And it’s been a good year. It’s been a CRAZY year.
Awesome Scott!! Congratulations to you, Robyn, Toby and Aimee. Beautiful family!
How exciting to become “officially” legal. And “officially” be able to post photos of them. I find them to be “officially” adorable! So happy for your super family.
Beautiful family!!! Congratulations! May God continue to give you wisdom, brother. Love you!