I met Mr. Right...

and Mrs. Right!

We had a Foster/Adoptive Parent meeting this week.  With out kids present and just a preliminary introduction. 
And we love them.
They are a beautiful couple, with children of their own. They were articulate, compassionate, knowledgable and fun.  They asked all the questions we would want our foster kid's parents to know. They have actually been preparing themselves and their family for two years to get everything in order. They were clear up front that they have seen friends go through this and have taken the romance out of this process. They understand that this will probably be the hardest thing they will ever do  and are committed to making the lives of these children better by what they can offer (and that is no small thing)! 
We already recognize that we have little say in the matter but meeting them has really comforted us. We asked what kind of involvement we might have in their future and the family is open to keeping in touch with us. Instant friends!  
And they asked the hard question, the one we dread but think every potential adoptive parent should ask of a foster family.  "Why are you not adopting them?"
This one brought tears to everyone as we explained we always wonder with each placement if this child might be a part of our family but with these two we have felt that there was another family out there meant for them, and we weren't it.
At the end of the meeting, the CPS staff told them they had to take 24hrs to think it over and that we would hear from them the next day. That was Tuesday. Wednesday they called. Yes! Monday they will come and meet the kids at our house  (oh help, I've got some cleaning to do).  From there, play dates, over nighters, and then it will be permanent.