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What a day! 

I took the girls to Mimi's house because of our meeting today.  By the time I got back I didn't have time to paint my nails, but that's ok.  

I got crazy nervous as we were walking out of our house. 

I forgot to grab the keys on the way out. 

I locked us out of our house without any way of getting to the agency. 

I was literally going to break out a window before I realized we have a lock box for the realtors. 

I called our realtor and asked for the combo. He burst my plan by telling me it was electronic box.

We looked around our house for a spare. None were returned to the spot after they were used. 

We called a neighbor who should have an extra. They didn't answer.

The hubs was able to break the latch on a window and squeeze in.

Thank goodness! 

Needless to say, I was really nervous walking into the agency.

The Hubs spotted the bparents as we were walking in at the same time. 

They obviously recognized us because they held back and waited to go inside. 

I didn't get a good look. I only saw them with my peripheral vision.  I didn't want to stare. 

So we go into the agency and our social worker told us the bparents were walking in with us, which we thought. 

We didn't know if we were the first or the second couple to be interviewed by them. And it was nerve wracking. 

They came in and we hit it off instantly. 

They brought a list of questions to ask and we were completely honest. We didn't hold back at all.

They were either going to love us or hate us. 

I asked them if they would mind if we didn't circumcise. bdad did NOT like that.  I think I really blew his mind. haahh I said if it was a deal breaker we would do it. But I really preferred not to.  He said he was ok with it, but he was going to think on it. 

They asked us if we had a name picked out. 

I said yes. And told them I didn't know if they would like it. 

I gave them the name and based on their reaction, they didn't. hahah

They told us the name they had been calling him and we told them that we would love to use that as his middle name, if they chose us. 

We kind of left things with, "it was really nice to meet you. Thank you for the opportunity, but whatever path you chose is meant to be and we will understand if you don't chose us. "

After we left the husband said we should do something that has been my New Year's resolution for the last 3 years.  It was perfect because I knew it would completely take my mind off of things. 

We went shooting. 

I have never shot a gun and that has seriously been something I have wanted to try. 

I will NEVER be a hunter.  But I just wanted to see what it's like.

Here we are just after our meeting.  

I am anxiously awaiting the line to die down.

Super glad the hubs knew how to do this. 

The man behind the counter said he wasn't going to come in with us. 

This is why I take all the pictures and am never in them. ...Bad composition babe. 

Not too shabby for my first time shooting. 

Sure I was aiming for the X... but not too bad. There were a few pretty close ones. 

Somehow I made myself bleed. 

Look at this stud

We did about the same.  No clear winner.

As we were driving home we got a call from Ms P. I answered but my stupid phone lost the call.  I seriously hate A*&T.  I tried calling her back over and over but it wouldn't go through. 

The hubs tried on his phone. But since we have the same cell provider he couldn't get her either. 

Finally we got a signal and were able to get through. 

Our agency is small.  Very very small. Like 3 full time employees small.  (And I can't believe how amazing they are.  If you know anyone who lives in my city. They need to go through this agency) When the other social worker answered she sounded happy.  That made me feel like they chose us. 

She transfered the call to Ms P. and she is WAY harder to read. She asked how we are. I said "good but we may be great or disappointed depending on what you're about to say."  She chuckled and said, "They chose you."  I asked, "then why do you sound so apprehensive." She laughed and said it's scary,  always bringing me back to reality.  There is something similar to the last bparents we were matched with.  And I agree. It is scary. They could change their mind.  But I am still going to be excited. 

They want to meet for dinner so we can get to know each other better.  I love that. 

So there we are.  We are awaiting the arrival of our son. 

Prayers that everything goes smoothly and how God intends.