"I want a new sister because..."

Earlier today four (out of the five) members in our family went to a relative's home to watch a recorded adoption story. On the way home our second youngest child was asked, "why do you want a new sister?' She responded by simply saying, "so she and I can play together." Later that day our family's youngest was asked that very same question, he responded by saying "No, because of the dirty diapers." Then later on that day (while we were at the park) I thought how much their answers would change because next year our second youngest will be seven, and our youngest will be five. I thought how she (the seven year old as of next year) might have to take on more responibilities, and he (our five year old as of next year) might enjoy bonding and playing with her. I guess that when people adopt it is what they think is best, so they would adopt because they are comfortable and feel that it is best to adopt. But, sometimes the kids have a lot of input into the decision. Then I thought (yet another question) of how our relatives and family (outside of our home) thought of the idea. They said something like, "why would you want to bring up another baby in your home?" But now they are a little more comfortable with the idea (buying outfits and wanting to go to China with us to get her). The parents in our family are going to do what they think is best, but the family has some input (including the children), but we won't change our mind just because someone thinks that we are crazy to adopt. I think that our family will enjoy having a child. Later on I asked myself the same question, my answer was "yes, it'll definitely be a challenge, but it'll be a very fun and exciting adventure." So, what I guess I'm trying to say is, if you are going to adopt you should definitely do what you want and what you think is best. But your decision should be what you feel is comfortable, but it is still okay to let your kids know what is going on and let them talk their feelings over with you (just like my family did). Our family is definitely going to be happy with the baby. (Even though it'll be 6-8 months till we get the baby) China here we come!