[ocracoke]

I would just like to say to all of the potential parents that are thinking of adopting girls because they may believe that girls are easier to raise --- don't believe a word of it. I love my girl intensely. I opted to adopt a girl. But let's be real, there is nothing easy about raising a girl. Okay so mine has a feircely indepent stubborn streak to begin with but... As you are thinking about this cute little baby girl in her pink and her frills, also remember the hormonal teenage years. I wouldn't trade it for the world but make no mistake -- girls are not easier.

Samantha