[minxycat]

Hi!
Almost three years ago we adopted a 4 and 6 year old (hispanic-we are caucasian) brother and sister through the state. My hubby and I are older, 46 and 48, with no previous children. We're both fulltime public school teachers. Anyway, it's been a fantastic experience for us and we are now hoping to adopt one or two more kids. Of course there are challenges, but nothing we can't handle and in some ways I truly believe kids with my familiy's DNA might have been more difficult to raise. Although our two can be manipulative, and at times we have had trouble with lying and stealing (just worthless junk stuff-- but it's still somewhat disturbing) overal,l they are little sweethearts. IMPORTANT-We made it very clear to social services that we did not want kids with ANY aggressive tendencies. We were flexible on age, race and gender but insisted that the kids be sweet and able to form attachments. Please let me know if you need any guidance in your exciting, life altering journey.

Janice