"I'm not going to drive myself crazy and count."
But it's impossible.
You can't not count.
When we started the adoption process, the average wait time for a referral was 4-6 months. Now it's longer.
Tomorrow we start our 6th month on the list.
For the first time I think it's hit me that we're getting close.
Real close.
And we are ready.
Just the other day, Alex and I were discussing something that happened with a friend and I said, "well, just like J, you're an only child, and...", when he quickly interrupted me and said, "Mom, I'm not an only child anymore. I have a little brother."
No words.
Just a smile. And maybe a tear.
