Oh, Zayin...she is beautiful!! What an utter treasure she is!
*huge smile*
Heartfelt congratulations to you and your lady. You are now a family, come what may...your life has changed forever, in the most miraculous way, with the introduction of another person into your home.
As the parent of two July babies, I can assure you that they are THE most cuddly and easy-going of the lot. A never-ending joy to be around. There will be laughter and tears and hard, hard work, but I cannot think of a worthier or more valuable cause to expend yourself on. I realized a few years ago that the greatest gift I had received with the birth of my children was joy and laughter. It so overshadows the accompanying pain--I have laughed out loud, every single day, since the day my firstborn arrived, whereas I have very rarely been brought to tears. An immense gift.
I am so happy for the three of you. *can't stop smiling*