The movie Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite movies, and has been for many years. I didn’t see a problem with it until my daughter wanted to watch one of “mommy’s shows” with me, and it happened to be this movie. In my moment of stupidity I let her watch it with…
Read Morewhy is he so jealous?
In my previous post I talked about a training we attended with Scott Chaussee. In that training we also asked this psychologist about some odd behaviors that our foster son, Jeremiah, is displaying. Jeremiah gets extremely jealous of Payton when we are holding or hugging her. He gets very angry and will come over to…
Read Morerocking: it heals
We recently attended a pre-adoption training given by Scott Chaussee (psychologist). I had better ideas for a night without two kids, but felt that we should go. I was so glad we did! The training was extremely helpful in giving us revelation into some of the issues Payton and Jeremiah are having. I tend to…
Read Morerequest for more parenting time. status: denied
This morning wrapped up the final hearing on whether T (bio dad) should have more time with Jeremiah. Two hours were spent last Monday and one hour today bringing forth opinions on why or why not T should have longer visits with his son. Everyone that works with the Dept. was in agreement that more…
Read Moretraining
Justin and I attended a great training class last night. I am excited to share the information soon. It will be helpful to anyone adopting; whether your pursuing an infant domestic adoption, an international adoption, or going the route of foster-to-adopt.
Read Morewe always hear the other side
While at a get-together with some friends, one of them asked if we would tell Payton that she’s adopted. I said yes, and that we have already told her. A couple of them shared stories of family members that had been adopted. The adoptees they were speaking of weren’t interested in finding their birth/biological parents. It…
Read More“rock-a-bye baby” isn’t so simple
As I was watching my daughter, Payton, play with her “babies” (dolls), I remembered a conversation I recently had with one of our social workers. The social worker was in our home visiting Jeremiah, but Payton was present during this particular one. I was sitting on the floor with Payton on my lap. We were…
Read Morenew termination date
We have a new Termination dates. It will be on April 11 & 12.
Read Moreindian counsel
Great news!!!!! ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) found that Jeremiah is not Indian. That part is over. Thank God. If they do find that a child is part Indian they do have the right to take custody, so it was more than a little disconcerting. No worries about that any more. Another one checked off…
Read Morestylist
For many months Payton has enjoyed playing with my hair. She also loves going with me to the salon to get her hair cut. At preschool recently, her and her friends were doing each others hair, which basically meant they pulled their ponytails out, brushed it a little, and ran off to find a new activity…
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