Should I Stay or Should I Go

It is really hard for me to think about relocating, but that is exactly what we are doing. Ryan got an amazing offer from his boss on Monday and passing it up would probably be considered a bone-head move.
So we are seriously considering where and when to go. The choices are Indianapolis or Louisville. Honestly neither are high on my list, since I had been pushing for the East Coast or someplace warm and sunny. Corn fields and rednecks are not my idea of my "dream town". Ok, ok, I know that was mean and Indy is a big city and not so po-dunk - obviously that is where I hope to go. But Ryan has friends in Louisville, so he'd love that.
I thought we were going to have a lot of change before, now it might be a whole new set of changes. I'm ready!

This weekend we are going to Indy to see the town and get a feel for the different areas. We know Louisville better, so that isn't as hard. Hopefully we are blown away and our decision will be an easy one.

Going Public... Again

So it might not have been a big deal, but it was kinda annoying to me to have the blog private. Since we are closing our foster care license I am making it public again, so feel free to add me to your blogroll or whatever.

And now that I don't have to worry about a stray kid in a photo you'll see lots more pictures of my ever growing, not so much weight gaining Noodlehead.

Planning for Change

So those of you who know me well know that I am a compulsive planner. I love to have every part of my life organized, prioritized and buttoned up nice and neat. So to those individuals it will come as no surprise to know that I am planning for the next phase of our lives. We don't know exactly when it will happen, but big changes are coming in the Stevens' house.

We have come to terms with the reality that we can not adopt our 3 little munchkins, as much as we love them and want to, we can't. Right now there is too much uncertainty in our little world. The big news on the radar is that Ryan is looking for a new job and that would possibly mean a relocation for us. We have also decided to close our foster license when the kids leave. We may foster again in the future, but for now, it isn't the right time, and we need to be sure we'll be staying put before we open our hearts again to that possibility.
There are some other little possibilities looming in the air, but for now, that is what is certain.

In order to be ok with the change and all that means I am trying to focus on the positive. That is where my planning comes into play. We are redecorating. Let's be honest here, the kids came with turbo energy and little to no impulse control, so things have gotten a little banged up. I am getting new carpet and furniture. After they leave we'll repurpose some of our rooms and that means decorating!!! See, I am trying to find the good in things. Like less laundry, no more strollers, more flexibliity, quiet... but honestly I am sad and will miss them like crazy. Please pray that they find a great family for them.

I will keep planning for change, lots and lots of change.