Getting Stuff Done

We are all adjusting to being back on our school schedule. I am trying to take the kids in the mornings so Jeremy can get to the office early as much as I can and so far it is going well. We leave the house around 7:35 and get there right on time at a little before 8. Jake hops right out and then I circle the lot a couple times while Cara works up the courage to get out of the van or spots Mimi and walks in with her. Progress :) At least there are no tears.

Speaking of Cara....

First grade is going great. She seems to enjoy eating lunch at school. She loves it when she sees Jake and he gives her a hug. We gave him a big "be nice to your sister....she's nervous....you're the big brother" speech and he seems to have heard it. He brought home a paper the other day that was all about him and my favorite part was when it asked, "what do you like most about yourself" and he answered, "I'm the most trusted child because I'm the oldest." Ha! Good one, buddy!

Cara is crazy nervous about having her nose cauterized tomorrow.  The very small surgery is at 3:20 and she can't eat anything all day. Really?? I've got bets on Jeremy cancelling it because of the drama that we are expecting when she wakes up. Thank you to the doctor who felt the need to refer to the procedure as surgery and talk about her being put to sleep right in front of her.

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In other news, things are slowly moving along with B's case. Our court date was cancelled because of a mistake. It was scheduled to be heard before a magistrate and needed to be heard before the judge so now we wait for a new date. I am hoping for a September date, but have been told late October. Foster care sure can be frustrating, but one thing for sure, you do have plenty of opportunities to learn patience :)

For the most part, we just go with the flow, but from time to time I just wear out and feel exhausted. It was that kind of weekend. This parenting gig is hard work. Foster parenting is hard work. Is it bad that I'm dreaming of Florida already?? I am really hoping we will be celebrating in January!