Merry Christmas!

It's like Christmas in May!  I love having a house FULL of boys!  Sprout, Little Train and Smiley are keeping me busy...but in a good way. I told the case worker that every morning when I wake up I have that 'Christmas morning' anticipation! The boys are getting  along well.  Little Train is supposed to go back to his foster home on Monday and I am definitely going to miss him.  His little personality is really coming out and he is such a happy boy.  He is just starting to walk and loves to explore.  He is trying really hard to keep up with Sprout. Smiley has been here a week today.  We are still figuring each other out.  He is a good eater and sleeps through the night.  Both Smiley and Little Train go to bed around 8pm.  Sprout gets some extra loving for another hour and then he's in bed around 9.  To be honest, I've been in bed at 10pm each night to make sure I get enough sleep to deal with these little men. 

Update on Smiley-  Looks like Smiley will be going to a paternal grandma.  He is 7 months old.  We are just waiting for a home study to be done on her and a background check to be done on her 'friend' who lives with her.  But I have no problem loving on his chubby little self until that time. 

My heart is so happy with all these BOYS in the house!  Looks like I might NEED some more 'keepers'.  :)

Day 2 with Smiley

So, I'll call him Smiley.  He's adjusting great.  There are times that he cries and I feel like he's grieving but then in 2 seconds flat he's smiling again.  I really like the fact that he came to us so close to the weekend and we've had time to bond before a busy week of appointments and possible visits.  Sprout is doing really well with him and Little Train is coming tomorrow to spend the week with us.  Full house..full heart. 

Got a call...

Phone rang today for a 7 mo old baby boy.  I said yes and picked him up 25 minutes later at DSS.  Such a chunky little bald boy!! I was told this is temporary (just a few weeks) but we all know how THAT goes.  Enjoying every minute with this new tiny human in our family.  Little Train is still coming for respite next week and it should be fun with Sprout (3), Little Train (15 mo) and this new baby boy (7 mo).  Let the adventures BEGIN!

P.S.- New baby boy needs a blog name.  Hmmm.  Any suggestions?!?! 

Every minute!

I enjoyed every minute with Little Train.  There were a few red flags because of attachment but he wont be here long enough for me to make a difference.  I will love on him every second I can when I have him here for respite next month. 

Got a call...

Got a call last Thursday.  For daycare.  Something I've never done before.  14 month old boy.  2 full days.  Would I be available?!  Um, it took me 2 seconds to say yes.  He was here all day on Friday and he's here all day today.  He is so sweet. Not walking

 Acclimated very fast.  Today, he reached for me when the worker dropped him off.  Be still my heart.  Sprout was apprehensive at first but they played well together.  We'll also have him for a whole week next month.  Blog name...Little Train. 

Waiting....

I know I say this every time we go a while between placements but...  

I can't decide if we're supposed to be done.   The last 2 calls didn't work out and my dream call, for NB twin boys out of the hospital, didn't work out.  My house is bursting at the seems with baby gear.  Our family is in such a great place right now.  Sprout is such a blast and my older kids are all in school.  I don't have to ask permission to go on trips or get anyone's hair cut.  No court drama.  No case workers stopping by unannounced...   I could go on and on.  

But.  

There's still a desire to be a resource for kids in crisis.  There's still the desire to snuggle a baby who'd otherwise not get the love and attention he/she deserves. There's still this crazy desire to keep going.  So, for now, I'll stay on the roller coaster.  Even though it's not moving right now.  It's pretty obvious our 'stop' hasn't come yet.  

Normal...

It's so nice to have a NORMAL life.  Since Baby Love left us in December we have been busy with NORMAL things. Holidays, school, friends...  

Life without foster care.  

Normal life!!!

Sprout is 3 and doing amazing.  Every day is a special day. He is such a ball of energy.  We LOVE watching his little personality come through.  He is so much fun!!!  I am looking forward for warmer weather and more outdoor fun.  We've had a few tease days here and there and I can't wait for Sprout to experience life outside as a 3 year old!!  So, I assume no news is good news.  I have spoken at length with the home finder and it seems like no kids in our age range are being brought into care.  That's a good thing!  We're here if they need us and they know that.