30 Days=6 Weeks...and that's ok!

Welp, we ended up having Little1 for a little over six weeks. We learned quick that timelines in foster care can change from day to day. :) What was supposed to be 30 days turned into six weeks. He went home about two weeks ago (wow, time flies). We enjoyed everyday of it! And miss him terribly! The house is so quiet now but he is where he belongs and I'm thankful we know he's just as loved and cherished at home.

We enjoyed visiting parks, going on nature walks, playing outside and teaching him new words everyday (he was in a blossoming stage with words!). He was so laid-back and easy-going. He learned quickly what "no fussies" meant and how to use words to get what he wanted...and his words are oh.SO.cute. He loved Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins...and so did I because it allowed me to cook, clean and do my bible study time without a toddler hanging on my legs and arms. ;) He was starting to develop a little sense of humor right before he left, so funny! He loved hugs and wrestling. He talked to himself (for like 30mins!) before falling asleep at naptime and bedtime. He is a beautiful little boy and we're so thankful he got to be a part of our lives for a bit.

Now, we're in the waiting stage again for another placement. Who knows how long that will be or when it will be a child we feel fits into our lives but we're ready for another call. Next time, I will *try* to do better about posting! Kids, they're just so time consuming. ;)

Settling In

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 In case you haven't heard, we got our first placement! We got a call mid-week asking if we could take him and, of course, we said YES! We picked him up Friday and he should be with us for about a month.



We're all settling in to this new life pretty well. He is 18 months old and the sweetest little guy! I'll be calling him Little1 here on my blog. He is very laid back and easy so far. H loves puzzles, shape sorters, and books! He sleeps well and I am so thankful for that! :) I know not everyone is so blessed. Thank you, Lord!

We're spending a lot of one-on-one time together so you won't see me around here too often (only when he's sleeping and I have nothing else *too* important to do). I feel very accomplished today! I swept, mopped, washed dishes, sent out some important emails and started laundry while he napped (which he is doing now). This is the first day I haven't napped at the same time. :) Hey, I love my sleep! His room is next to ours so I can hear him but I have not been sleeping well at night, worried I won't hear him over our fan and his noise machine...I keep telling my brain, "I can hear him! Sleep!" but it just won't listen. :/

Welp, I have a few more things I need to try to check off my list but wanted to let you all know how things were going. Please pray for us all as we continue to settle in.