Today we went to church for the first time as a family. It was wonderful to be back. It was hard on Sweetpea though. She felt very unsafe being in such a large crowd of people. For the most part people ignored her which was just great, perfect for her. She also saw a few people who she has met through the past two weeks and I could see the sparks of recognition in her eyes. She started asking when we could go home about 5 minutes in.......that made for a very long service! She did manage to modulate her voice enough to allow us to stay in service through the message, although I was fully prepared to not make a big deal about leaving if she wasn't going to be able to stay quiet. I gave her and smallest button gum halfway through the sermon and that actually kept them busy for the rest of the time. Anyone want to take bets on whether that trick will work again next week?After church we went home and lunched and prepared for a vi
sit from the social worker. We have a great social worker, Susan, who has been working with us through these past few months of bringing Sweetpea back to the states. She is now the legal arm of reporting to make sure that the child is well cared for in our home and under our supervision while the process of the adoption takes place through the courts. Like clockwork we had a major incident of Sweetpea banging littlest button over the head with the tambourine and howls of pain ensuing. She got to see our parenting in action. It was one of the most chaotic meetings I have had to pull my brain around but we got through it and I think all the details were correct. At least we get to see her reports before she posts them to fact check them once more.
sit from the social worker. We have a great social worker, Susan, who has been working with us through these past few months of bringing Sweetpea back to the states. She is now the legal arm of reporting to make sure that the child is well cared for in our home and under our supervision while the process of the adoption takes place through the courts. Like clockwork we had a major incident of Sweetpea banging littlest button over the head with the tambourine and howls of pain ensuing. She got to see our parenting in action. It was one of the most chaotic meetings I have had to pull my brain around but we got through it and I think all the details were correct. At least we get to see her reports before she posts them to fact check them once more.Looking forward to the week ahead. I am looking forward to getting into a rhythm even if its a choppy one. It has been a big two weeks and I am grateful to go to bed in a few minutes. I have never been so grateful for sleep before, it is my reward at the end of the day! So sad, I sound old.
Oh, before I forget, we found out today what the snow whites were that Sweetpea wants on the Christmas tree. Good thing we didn't jump into investing in the Disney themed Christmas, she means SNOWMEN when she says snow whites! Cute!
It's our 2 week anniversary today. God is so faithful.
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