we met the kids ! !

I hadn't intended on posting 3 separate times, but the computer is not cooperating.  This morning we went to the Social Services Office to get permission to go the orphanage.  We were asked some questions about ourselves and why we want to adopt and how we plan to provide proper care for the kids.  After what seemed like forever, we were told OK and good luck and then we were off to the baby house.  The social worker came with us, we met with the orphanage director where we learned a little more about the kids.  There weren't any surprises in their history, thank goodness!  Then we were shown to their groupa where they were getting dressed to go outside.  He came right up to us and held my hand, let me pick him up, felt Jon's beard, alot of smiles and laughter!  He tries to talk but doesn't have much of a vocabulary yet.  He does have a very loud scream though!  The boy's got a temper, and doesn't like it when he doesn't get his way.....fun!  He is still in diapers, I  am going to find out if they are potty training at all, I don't think so.  She was shy at first, let me put her shoes on and just wasn't too sure what to think of us.  But once she warmed up, things were fine!  She is very independent and knows what she wants, she seems right on track.  Her speech is a little hard to understand, but she is smart and kind.  we played for about an hour this morning and then went back at 4pm for another 1 1/2 hrs.  Tomorrow we have some business to do and we'll be visiting  again, we will take some pictures then, we didn't want to overwhelm them today.  It is rainy here, but not too cold.  We are settled into our apartment and everything is going well.  We miss home and our families/friends/pets.  Hope everyone had a good holiday!