First, we want to be clear that we are happy to talk about our journey and the adoption process with anyone who wants to learn more or anyone who just needs some support with their own situation. That being said, please consult the list below if you aren't sure what to say to someone who proudly announces, "We're adopting!!"....or if you just want to laugh! We decided to keep the lists short, just in case we need to post "Say This, Not That - Part 2".
Yes please:
1. Congratulations! You'll be great parents!
2. That's great news!
3. I'm so excited for the two of you!
4. I'm so excited for the baby or babies! or That's going to be a lucky kid!
5. Let me know if I can help you at all. (This really means more than you think!)If you can't say something nice, then shut it:
1. Why don't you try harder for one of you own? (Please, someone tell us what the even means!)
2. Are you going to love it like it's your own? (Seriously??)
3. Are you going to get one that looks like you?
4. How much will the kid cost? (We're not buying a baby...just an FYI)
5. Who is broken? or What's wrong with you? (We have no idea, but is that really anybody's business?)
If you said one of the latter 5 to us, please know that we laughed about it and that we know it is all part of the process. And to everyone who has been excited and supportive, we thank you and we hope you keep the positivity coming! We are hoping that soon enough we'll be able to announce that we've adopted and then we can start the list of crazy things people say about your kids!
