Court

During court yesterday, custody of Baby B was given to his father.  I left court, came home to get him and brought him back up to the court house and handed him to his father.  Praying he is safe.  Please pray for this sweet boy. We do not feel he is safe with his father.  The judge did not even ask about the living conditions or history of the bio dad and Baby B has only been with him for about 6 supervised hours in the last 11 months.  He is, essentially, a stranger. 

What in the world???

I have to laugh.  Because things like THIS only happen to me!!!!

Moments

Sprout is definitely adjusting to having another little person here.  Baby B is very easy going and always has a smile on his face.  He is quite handsome!  So many times throughout the day I stop and realize what I have.  I watch them play (or fight) and I smile knowing that God (for now) has blessed me with the desires of my heart.  Baby B is bonding well with our family.  He doesn't sleep as well as Sprout but I am learning that I don't need as much sleep as I thought I did.  Looking forward to the moment when Sprout realizes that having a 'baby brother' can be fun.  Off to enjoy my sweet baby boys.  (Baby B is not with us through foster care)  Yesterday, I found out that bio dad wants to file for custody. 
Not sure if that will happen.

It's a Baby (B)!!!

Because my life is just THIS crazy...we welcomed a new baby into our house this week.  A friend called and told me that a baby needed a possible adoptive home.  I took him in and we're waiting to see what God has planned! He is adjusting well and we are falling in love.  Sprout is adjusting to having another little person here but overall we are excited to see what God has in store for this little one!  (Baby B is NOT through foster care...we are waiting to see if it's a possible adoption situation).

TWINS!!!

I have 23 month old identical twins here for the next few days.  Along with Sprout, that about makes triplets.  Having tons of fun :) :) :)

Happy

Our house is keeping busy.  We're waiting patiently for Spring and enjoying more daylight hours.  Sprout LOVES to be outside and can't wait to get back out in the grass and kick a ball.  Life without foster care is completely dull but we're loving every minute!!! My planner has gone from being written in daily to the point where there are weeks between appointments.  I'm not complaining!! Hubby had a major job change and I am so thankful for more time with him.  Major house renovations and a possible vacation coming up this year.  Kids are thrilled that Sprout is ours and I spend a lot of time watching him learn and grow and.  I find myself wondering what it would have been like if he went home...  His problem solving skills are amazing and we LOVES to learn new things.  He can recognize the letter 'A' and the word 'eat'.  Elm0 is still a big favorite in his little world and he has a few friends that he LOVES.  His siblings are his biggest fans and he doesn't go to sleep at night unless he hugs and kisses us all!  He loves to 'pray' and when he gets hurt (or hurts someone else) he runs to get the 'ice'.  This boy has fulfilled the deepest desires of our hearts and we are so thankful that God has given him to us!  Can't wait to see what the future holds! 

Fosterhood

So happy for Rebecca :)  Clementine is coming HOME!!!! Check out the story over at http://fosterhood.tumblr.com/    Some things are just MEANT TO BE!!!!


(you may need to scroll down for the whole story which started a few weeks ago)  :)