Another school year is upon us and I have to say, sending Logan to preschool again this year has been a very tough decision. He loves it, there's no doubt... but, the thoughts about whether it's necessary, a good use of our finances and the best use of our time are what have been laying on my heart. You see, our family is about to grow, as I wrote about HERE, and I need to know that I'm doing the best for all of us, what makes me the best mother to my children. I could go on and on about my pros and cons list and tell you how scheduled we already are without preschool, and how I liked the flexibility of the summer, but let's just settle with the decision that was made.
FOR NOW, until we get another baby and do some re-evaluating, preschool (only 2 days a week!) is happening!
How funny is that backpack on him? It doesn't look that big when he's walking with it, but when you take the picture, my goodness! It's a good thing they don't have books to carry!
Our wonderful neighbor saw me trying to get a picture of Ryan with Logan and offered to take one of the three of us so that Ryan could be held still! :-)
It can be quite funny when you talk to Logan about his school. I told my neighbor this morning that he went to "preschool" two days a week and he corrected me (or so he thought!)
"Mom, I don't go to preschool! I go to Grace Crossing!"
In his most bossy voice!
Gotta love this kid!
Now, for the "and more" in my subject title...
We have an update (I guess) on our foster to adopt plans!
We completed our home study!!! Yay! So, this means that anytime from now, we can receive a call that a baby needs a home! We've made preparations, made a room for the baby, moved Logan's room (so cool, post to come soon!) and met all the guidelines of being foster parents.
Now, we wait and pray!
Please join us in praying for this new child.
Prayers for us as we prepare to go down this rocky journey of uncertainty.
As we trust in our God that what we are doing is in His plan.
Prayers for the boys as life will take a big adjustment.
Right now, our new child is either in the care of someone that is neglecting them, or they are in the womb of a mother that will have to give her child up at birth because she is unfit. These thoughts give me goosebumps and have moved me to tears, but our arms are open and ready for a chance to give this baby a life filled with love.
Until then, our arms are filled with these sweet things...
and thank God for that!!!
FOR NOW, until we get another baby and do some re-evaluating, preschool (only 2 days a week!) is happening!
How funny is that backpack on him? It doesn't look that big when he's walking with it, but when you take the picture, my goodness! It's a good thing they don't have books to carry!Our wonderful neighbor saw me trying to get a picture of Ryan with Logan and offered to take one of the three of us so that Ryan could be held still! :-)
It can be quite funny when you talk to Logan about his school. I told my neighbor this morning that he went to "preschool" two days a week and he corrected me (or so he thought!)
"Mom, I don't go to preschool! I go to Grace Crossing!"
In his most bossy voice!
Gotta love this kid!
Now, for the "and more" in my subject title...
We have an update (I guess) on our foster to adopt plans!
We completed our home study!!! Yay! So, this means that anytime from now, we can receive a call that a baby needs a home! We've made preparations, made a room for the baby, moved Logan's room (so cool, post to come soon!) and met all the guidelines of being foster parents.
Now, we wait and pray!
Please join us in praying for this new child.
Prayers for us as we prepare to go down this rocky journey of uncertainty.
As we trust in our God that what we are doing is in His plan.
Prayers for the boys as life will take a big adjustment.
Right now, our new child is either in the care of someone that is neglecting them, or they are in the womb of a mother that will have to give her child up at birth because she is unfit. These thoughts give me goosebumps and have moved me to tears, but our arms are open and ready for a chance to give this baby a life filled with love.
Until then, our arms are filled with these sweet things...
and thank God for that!!!
4 comments:
I intended to comment when you originally posted about your foster/adoption plans, but such is the case with my laziness and Google reader, I didn't. But now I will. I'm so happy for your family; what a great way to open your heart and your home to the child(ren) God already knows you will be yours.
Also, on a totally unrelated note, I got my swimsuit at Target at the beginning of the summer; it was some separates in the Merona collection. Not sure if they still have it or not. And thanks for the compliment; I was pretty self conscious wearing it without the straps that day, and I'm glad to hear someone liked it!
I wondered what y'all had decided - and now I know! Enjoy this time with Ryan :)
Praying that God will give you the perfect fit for your family!
So excited for ya'll! Can't wait for the updates. :)
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