I'm often asked about adopting two children at one time. Would I recommend adopting two children?

Of course, my answer is YES, because I wouldn't give up either of my kids for anything in the world. But, my "yes" answer comes with a few warnings.

Someone left a comment on my personal blog that said one child is like one and two is like ten. I think there's some truth to that. It's a lot of energy, a lot of activity, and a lot of sleep deprivation. If you're like us, and these are your first children, its a huge shock to go from zero to two.

I had the idea that our older girl would be a big help with the younger boy. I never considered that regression is common immediation after adoption. Bonnie is coming out of the regression slowly, but she still has a lot of needs. Even though there's an age difference, its very similar to having twins.

However, its so nice for our children to be able to play with one another. Also, I wanted them to be able to deal with adoption issues together as they grow up, rather than feeling alone. We wanted them to share the same adoption story. For these reasons, I am so happy that we adopted two children.

Bonnie and Clyde are close and have a very special bond. They act like they've been together for their entire lives, and Bonnie is of Clyde, even though they're not biological siblings. However, the sibling rivalry is fierce, and its a constant battle every day. I know it will improve with time, but as they adjust to family life, they are very competitive.

But, the end of the day, when you look at their sweet faces, its worth every obstacle.