I am in love with a younger man!

Today we went to another therapy session. The therapist wanted to check in to see how things were going post adoption news. J admitted he was scared about not seeing his foster family anymore- which I can understand, he has been there two years. They are a really good family and his foster mom reassured him that she would always be "granny." He is excited, that is obvious. He got real quiet and sad when it came time for me to drop him off at his foster parent(s) home. I am going Saturday to see him perform at church. He sings in the men's choir- that is what he tells me. So cute!!!!

J knows I am going to adopt him....

Last Wednesday I went to a meeting with his therapist and social worker. We discussed a plan as to when we were going to tell J about the adoption and when he would come stay with me etc. Then last Friday I went to a staffing where everyone was in attendance. His foster mom, the adoption specialist, the family service worker, social worker, me, and one other lady who's title I am not so sure about. Anyway, things went well and all were in agreement about the direction we needed to go in. So today I went to his therapy session after work and they let ME tell him about the adoption. I said "J, I was hoping that you would want to come live with me and that I could adopt you if that is something you want. Is that something you would want?" "Yes ma'am." Then the rest of the session was trying to get him to open up about his feelings regarding the news, but he didn't say much. Later him and I were at the park and he kept mentioning me being his foster mom. So, I said J, I don't want to be your foster mom, because a foster mom isn't forever and I want to be your mom forever. And he said to me "I want to be your son forever."

Everything else will happen soon.........as far as my first over night visit, and when he comes to stay with me permanently.

I am just so excited about everything! I will be in CA from July 23-Aug. 6 for J to meet everyone and to show him my home!

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YAY for progress!!

Today I had a meeting with J's therapist and social worker. Things went really well. On Friday we have a staffing where everyone involved will be there to discuss the situation. The therapist is going to recommend that J spend the week-end with me and that things get pushed through fast. She doesn't see any reason why this process needs to be held up anymore. We are going to tell J about the adoption on Monday. I am going to go to his therapy appointment on Monday and the therapist and social worker will be telling him about the plan that day. This makes me very excited yet at the same time a little scared because it is all becoming a reality!

Life is good!

I am so excited to say that I got a teaching job for next year, teaching 2nd grade (my favorite), at a school where I know J will excel! This makes me way happy!

I spent some time with him out side of the school setting. Today we went to the local water park and we both had a blast. I bought us season passes so we can go several times this summer. He had never been before and he had so much fun. It was such a joy to see the look on his face! I really want things to move forward, they are kinda at a stand still- just the system- and I am ready for some movement!

My adoption shower + update

Today has been a busy day! I had an interview this morning for a counseling position that would be ideal both financially and location wise. Then this afternoon I had my adoption shower at work. J got such wonderful things. I just can't wait for him to know, i think he will be excited and probably overwhelmed a little. I am blessed to have wonderful friends and co-workers! Thanks guys!!! Today it also seems like we may be making some progress also. I got an email from the case manager telling me that they are setting up a staffing for next week. This is when I get to meet all people involved in his case. I am looking forward to that. I got an email today from the case worker handling my paper work and she said it was all in order and that I should be hearing from someone soon to schedule the home visit. All of this means that things are moving forward and that is always good news!!

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I am excited to have the room pretty much done. There are a few minor things here and there I still have to get done but the furniture came in and it looks really good.

I am a little peeved today it seems that DHS and the treatment home where J receives therapy are at each other in a power struggle. DHS doesn't want a lot of time to pass between the end of the school year and when I see J again but the therapist wants to wait until I join him in therapy before they say anything to him. Don't ask me to clarify, because I am still confused. I emailed the case worker, so I am sure I will know more tomorrow. Luckily for me , DHS has the control, not the therapist, but still this is RIDICULOUS!!!

I think I might have to scream into a pillow tonight, I am mighty aggitated!