Meet the foster parents

This process always has it's ups and downs but the key thing to remember is that everyone involved is working to one common goal and that is always the best interest and welfare of the child.  It's hard to stay focused on that sometimes as the selfishness of human nature means you want everything right now but it's a good thing that the professionals never let go of what really matters.

The timescales of when little one could/will be home with us have been delayed slightly but, as much of a bitter pill it was to swallow, the reasons behind such a decision make total sense in the scheme of things.  And it's not like things aren't going to happen, they'll just take a few more weeks.  And what is a few more weeks when a) we've waited this long and b) we've got the rest of our lives together?  So it won't be this Christmas, but it'll be next Christmas, and the one after that, and the one after that, and.......

We also meet with little one's foster carers this week.  It was pretty daunting but they were a lovely couple and made us feel very much at ease.  We've read so much about little one and seen gorgeous photos and a very informative DVD but nothing measured up to seeing the people that have cared for little one for so long talk so openly and lovingly about little one's development, habits, personality and energy.  You could tell just how much affection they have for little one, it was very moving but great to see.  I hope those bonds are recreated with us.

The bedroom is coming along.  The first bed didn't work so we bought another.  That bed was totally wrong (internet purchase!!) so now we are on our third bed.  This one is a winner.  We've started to decorate the room too.  We're also putting together a book for little one.  It'll have picture of us and the dog, little's one room (once it ready), family, friends, places we'll take her etc.  Hopefully it'll give little one an insight into who we are.  I hope little one likes what they see!