Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Ah the In's and Out's of being a foster parent!

Our newest arrival is a total joy! He is an awesome little boy who is definitely developing his own personality. Or maybe, he always had that personality but has been in shell shock and hasn't been able to express it until now. He is funny and loud and a total boy; it's really something we have to get used to. We have had all girls up until now so having Mr. Rough and Tumble has been a little adjustment for us, even for my husband.

Luckily he eats well and sleeps well, mostly. He is basically a good kid even at 1 years old. You can pretty much tell he is not going to be the type that is real trouble. The hard part is that now that we are all adjusting, it will be a waiting game to see what his situation will turn out to be. It looks like his biological Mom and Dad have quite a bit of work to do. I don't want to wish for other people's down fall but I do really hope that our big guy gets to spend some time with us. It looks like at least six months and definitely longer if Mom and Dad can't seem to get it together. 

Right now my life is visits and paper work and visitations with bio-parents. I can't get a babysitter if I want to go out. I have to get permission to take him on vacation or even get his hair cut. Right now I can't imagine not having a social worker visit but if it's what I have to do to get this little one taken care of, you know I will be there to do it. How can I not?? He is such a love!

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