My first child was a five year process from deciding to adopt to the moment he came to live with us, then another year until we finally adopted. My second child happened in the course of a few seconds with my son’s friend at school being placed into foster care but no suitable homes so we decided to take her in since our license was still active until she could get a long term placement. Two years later parental rights were terminated and we finalized her adoption. Sometimes good things take time, other times life comes at you fast!