Went to a continuation of training last night (against my better judgement).  I was comfortable on the couch when I was asked what time my training was....hmmm.  I reluctantly got in the car.  The training was on U*se, Abu*se and Addicti*on.  I was suprrised at how informative it was. I actually ENJOYED it. :)

After the meeting I went over some re-cert paperwork with the agency homefind*er and asked her if they planned on leaving my 2nd crib empty for Sprout's sibling (possibly due this fall) and she proceeded to tell me about a baby that is (over) due any day.  Bio mom cannot be with the baby unsupervised so the baby will be coming into care.  Baby has half siblings with other relatives.  I asked about Sprout's sibling and she said "well, either way we'll try to keep the siblings together".  THEN, she asked me if we ever thought of taking older kids.  She has a 5 year old that has been in care for 3 years.  This boy was with a county family and kind of fell through the cracks (so to speak).  Other families have been approached and their reasons for not taking him were because he's too old and because he's too dark (he's bi-racial).  Later in the conversation she found out (from the other home finder doing the training) that the boy was not 5 he was 3 and that the family that currently has him had intended on adoptiong him but the county felt they were too old.  That family switched to the agency and the agency feels the child would do better with a younger couple.  So, I'm sitting here with the possiblity of a newborn or a 3 year old.  I only have to make a phone call to get more info.  I told you I should have stayed home from the training... 

missed visits

No call, no visit for Sprout today (Wednesday). 

18 well baby check today.  Sprout is 23 lbs!! Such a big boy! :)
No shots (thank GOD!) and a sticker for being SO well behaved!!

Bio mom missed the Dr's appointment again.  I called the county worker to have her stand by in case shots were needed and when I called her back to tell her everything was up to date she asked me a few questions about previous visits missed by bio mom.  I gave her my answers and she told me they were working on TP*R today :)    We're not there yet...but we're getting closer!!!!!

more missed visits

Agency worker called this morning.  No call, no visit for Sprout today (Monday).  That makes 3 in a row.  The worker said he'd take a ride over to her house later today to see if she's ok and also see if she's NOW ready to talk about surrendering.  Praying...

Spent the last few days prepping and painting Sprout's bedroom.  The color is called 'milestone'.  Can the name BE any more fitting!!?!?  I did purchase the paint back in March but didn't have the faith time to start AND finish.  LOVE the way it looks!  Now, I have to be honest.  I'll be stressing a bit if we get called for his new baby sibling and it's a GIRL!  We might have to pick a new room theme and color. 
Maybe I'll find a color called 'you've GOT to be kidding me!!!'  :)

Forgot to mention that the agency worker mentioned that bio mom has no intention of surrendering...she wants to take it to court.  Any experience in what I should expect is greatly appreciated... 

missed visits

No call, no visit for today (Friday).  The agency worker said something like "at least is buys a few more days knowing he's safe".