Hopeful!

So, still no news yet regarding Grant's file being submitted to the government but I'm feeling hopeful it will happen soon.  My agency updated us all yesterday that they are are still planning on two more submission batches in the month of December.  This was corroborated with a blog article written by an independent organization that promotes adoption within Korea (and internationally).  It was said that the government agency (MOHW) plans on taking more submissions in December and they plan to only take a break of a week or so when they relocate to the other city the week of December 15th.  So hearing that there are going to be more submissions the month of December from two sources is definitely making us hopeful we could get news soon.  Also, the news that the MOHW doesn't plan to take a huge long break for their relocation is wonderful to hear as well.   

Another thing that made me hopeful is that last night I had the pleasure of meeting my friend's son that just came home from Korea two weeks ago.  To see Henry, amazing and adorable little Henry, was a great boost to know that in several months Grant too will come home.  After over 3 years, this journey will finally end with our new son in our arms.  Auden played so nicely with Henry and warmed my heart to envision Auden playing with Grant the same way (you know, until he sticks around and then the brotherly fighting begins, ha).  I was so impressed with how well Henry was doing only home two weeks.  He has formed a great attachment with his new parents, smiles and laughs a lot, is trying to repeat so many words, and has been pretty easy going for them all around.  I hope we can say the same with Grant 5-6 months from now!  I feel so fortunate that I have made several local friends that are all in the process of bringing home their little Korean cuties.  What a wonderful playgroup Grant will have with boys that share his Korean culture and adoption background.

Here are some pictures of Auden and Henry playing:

                        

 

 

Meeting Henry was also very good for Auden in the respect that we are "planting the seed" of what adoption means and how Henry came from the country of Korea.  So hopefully it will easier when the time comes to explain how Grant is becoming his brother.  Luckily his favorite show is Dinosaur Train right now and the whole premise of that show is how a pteranodon family adopted a t-rex baby, so that is helping with the concept of adoption too!