Here’s an FYI for those who might still be reading this and are interested in the progression of our little lives. The Woobs and I have started attending the state mandated classes to become licensed foster/adoptive parents in the state of NC. This is a very big deal for us right now, but I realize that I didn’t tell a lot of people we were thinking about it, because we are both pretty nervous about whether or not we will be able to do it. For one thing it means that we will be more or less unavailable on Thursday nights for the next few months as that’s when the classes take place. For another we are trying to think of three non-relatives who might be willing to give us a letter of reference. It’s mostly a matter of being spoiled for choice. We’ll also have to make some modifications to the house, but they appear to be more or less manageable.
The wheels of bureaucracy turn pretty slowly, so we probably won’t have a little person in the house until sometime after the New Year at the soonest, and even then, we’re trying to work for an adoption placement which might take even longer. However, we remain hopeful. I know I’m ready to expand our family, and since we can’t formally adopt any of our wonderful friends, we’re going to try opening our lives to a child who needs a home.
Sparkly Things 