He's Here

We got a call last week that we might be getting a placement. The next day we got a call confirming that we indeed were and could I come get him. So right now as I type I can hear the sweetest little squeaky sleeping baby noises. I can't share much about our little guy who we'll call Bubs, but he's precious. Just a teeny little thing.
We are settling in well. He has great smiles and coos. He'll giggle for Avery. And finally we have a good sleeper in this house. Can I get an AMEN!?!?!
He'll probably be here for a while, but as it is with foster care that could change tomorrow.

All About the Timing

Oiy! For weeks we have been wondering what on earth was going on with our file. Like I've said before you learn quickly the differences in working with government agencies and private agencies. I still think we've been pretty lucky with our caseworker, but I'm going to have to readjust my expectations a little. But... here we are, our license is COMPLETE! All systems go. We can now receive placements.

Which brings me to the timing. I got the email this evening, a little before 8 p.m. But you see at around 5 p.m. the predicted ice storm started. Wouldn't it just be my "luck" that we'll get a call with inches of ice outside and possible loss of power tomorrow. I am just laughing at the possibility.

I spent the day preparing for the storm: bottling water, baking, getting fire wood, finding the candles, charging all of our electronics, doing laundry, wash all dishes, set out extra blankets, and making sure we had batteries where we needed them. I never was a Girl Scout, but I feel like I did them proud today. Now to see if we'll be weathering the storm on our own, or with some little people company.

Planning, Pondering and Perplexed

I am officialy another year older. Not really a big deal for me. I've never minded getting older, and that didn't change with this birthday either. I was informed though, by Avery, that my birthday is boring! She couldn't understand why I didn't have a party with friends, or some of the other things that she, at 6, enjoys. Could it be that it's because I'm the one that makes those things happen for her and I am not into planning my own party. Or maybe because I am a grown up and we don't wear Hello Kitty party hats (ok, if you do I'm cool with it). So an uneventful birthday was had, and that is fine by me.

I do wish that we were experiencing such uneventfulness on the foster care front. It has been nearly a month since we signed off on our homestudy. A couple weeks ago we learned of a setback, but were assured it was being handled. Still we sit an nothing has happened. I knew dealing with the county would be more hectic than a private agency, but I didn't expect so many delays on this side of licensing. I'm frustrated, but rying to trust God's timing and that He will use these delays for good. It would be nice to know where we stand right now though... signed perplexed in Indiana

We are planning a trip to Disney this year. I think it is the perfect time for us to go. Avery is at the age where she can finally ride most, if not all the rides. She has finally overcome her fear of charachters dressed up - huge hurdle! And she is at a stage where it'll really be magical for her. I have to say, I am really overwhelmed with all the details. I am used to vacations that are effortless. This is anyting but. Who knew there were so many details to Disney? Not me. for as much as I like to be prepared and organized, this is almost overkill. But I vow to conquer the confusion and make this a fabulous trip for our family. The trickiest part may be whether or not we have a foster child and if they are able to travel with us. Ahh, my head hurts from the details!