Lucy and I headed back to the Social Security office this morning. This time, we went to a different office, and I’m so glad we did.

I waited maybe 10 minutes before being called to a window, and the staff at this office was *so* much more friendly and helpful. And, no one asked me for Lucy’s photo ID! I answered a few questions, showed my ID to prove I’m Lucy’s mom, and her application was submitted.

Now, we wait. After her birth certificate is verified, we’re supposed to received a reciept telling us her Social Security card has been sent. Although, if they send out both on the same day as they said they do, I wonder why I would receive the receipt 10-14 days before the card.

So, hopefully in the next two weeks or so, Lucy will actually exist in the government’s eyes.