Is it real yet?

For some reason, I don't think it's hit me that the adoption is final. We did the whole ceremony and everything today. Because it was the county's celebration of National Adoption Day, there was a carnival after the legal stuff was finished.

Honestly, I haven't slowed down in about 7 hours. Maybe that's why it hasn't hit yet?

Jay and M&M are snuggling asleep on the couch. Tutu and Silly are playing quietly in their beds. Creative is in his room doing the tween thing. I'm exhausted but don't feel I can sleep until the toddlers are at least closer to laying down.

And I'm just thinking about my feelings. We've waited so long for this day and now it's all over. It was as amazing as I thought it would be, but I think I'm still pretty numb.

I'm wondering when it will hit. Will it be the first time we visit a doctor and the nurse calls out their new names? When we turn in that last bit of paperwork? Or after M&M is adopted and CPS isn't as much of a household word any longer?

Whenever it hits, I'm pretty sure I'll be very tearful. So, if it happens to be in a public place, just hug me. :-)

It's official. I have two children. Forever.