I'm going to have to look back through your archives. I don't recall what the concern with the half-sibling was.

I just watched a movie about gymnasts and was totally thinking of your girls. That's exciting that J and the bwins want to give it a go, too.

 

I don't remember you posting any concerns either, but it was LATE one night when I found your blog. But I will say this, that for some time now I have had just a smidge of jealously that the last post has helped to clear away. Jealous isn't really the right word...becuase I've been honestly happy for you, but more of a, "what on earth am I doing wrong?" feeling when I've read your blog. It just seems that the twins have had an unbelievably easy transition (which I'm sure you haven't told all but still...already saying "I love you" and getting along "as if they've always been there"??!!). It just wasn't clear to me before that they had not been in the orphanage since birth. I think, just based on their speedy and relatively painless bonding and attachment to you that these boys were loved by SOMEBODY. I'm sure their life was no piece of cake, but I think they must have been shown some measure of care and attention. So, I hope your kinder thoughts tward the grandmother blossom--how I wish my Marina had had someone to bond with in those first months of life. I think things would be a lot different now.
You've heard too, right, that they often paint a very dark picture in the court, so as to remove any hindrances from the adoption taking place? It could be that the information you recieved was highly tainted, so as to give the boys the best chance for a family.

 

Wow, way to go Z and E!! I always wanted to be a gymnast, but never had the opportunities you're giving your kids! So happy for them and I'm sure Mama and Daddy are super proud!