ANW is fiercely independent, specifically about mealtime. We began the switch from baby food to table food a couple of months prior to her 1st birthday and noticed that she wasn’t a fan. When it came time to make the switch permanently, on more than one occasion she would scream, cry and refuse to eat.Continue reading “Little Miss Independent”
Category Archives: Foster Care
A Different Perspective
Big Sister and Little Sister spent 3 months with us last summer (May – August). When they left to live with a family member, we were broken-hearted and at the same time we were happy for them. They had been separated from their 3 older siblings during those three months and we had always hopedContinue reading “A Different Perspective”
Sometimes It’s More Bittersweet
Foster care is obviously a big part of our lives. So much so, that I haven’t written a blog post in about six weeks. With a newborn and a toddler in the house for the last few weeks, writing has been a little challenging 🙂 When I left you, I talked about the revolving doorContinue reading “Sometimes It’s More Bittersweet”
As the Door Revolves
In May, 2017, a 5 month old and her 5 yr old sister were placed with us. They left 3 months later. It took a few weeks, but we got another placement, a 2-yr-old little boy. We were told his premie newborn baby brother would come to us when released from the hospital Two andContinue reading “As the Door Revolves”
As Expected, Sadly
Yesterday I received a call from the CPS worker telling me that Baby Girl would be moving to her aunt’s home. They would be picking her up the following morning. The pick up happened this morning and although Baby Girl was giving out her beautiful gummy smile to all of us, we were a basketContinue reading “As Expected, Sadly”
Do You Remember the Time
I wrote a blog post every day or at least every couple of days. Those days seem to be long gone now and I do know that between 5 kids, a husband, a house, homeschooling and just living, the blog has taken a backseat. Still, I hate that I’m not on top of blogging onContinue reading “Do You Remember the Time”
Mending Little Broken Hearts
Tomorrow, Baby Girl’s case goes back to court. The really difficult part of these court dates is the unknown. I know she will not be returning to mom any time soon, but last month I sat on pins and needles waiting to hear whether or not she would be removed from our care and placedContinue reading “Mending Little Broken Hearts”
Be Truly Thankful
It can be extremely difficult to find anything to be thankful for in foster care and I am ever so aware of that fact today. Last night, we accepted the placement of a 2-yr-old little boy. Removal from your home is traumatic enough, but the circumstances surrounding his removal only added to that trauma. AddContinue reading “Be Truly Thankful”
Little Bit
Little Bit turns 1 month old today and has been with us for 3 1/2 weeks now. As of last week, she was 6 lbs 1 oz. While I don’t know her exactly weight right now, her newborn clothes are fitting better so she has obviously continued to gain. Don’t get me wrong, sheContinue reading “Little Bit”
3 Weeks and 1 Day Later
We have another foster placement. On Wednesday night, we added a baby girl to our home. She is now 8 days old and one of the tiniest babies I’ve ever had, but oh so precious. She went to the doctor today and is up to a whopping 5 lbs 8 ozs. I’m not sure howContinue reading “3 Weeks and 1 Day Later”
