My how time flies. I can't believe 1 month ago at this time I was leaving work and headed out to move junior into our house. It has been quite the month filled with ups and downs, sickness, injuries and adjustments. We are still working on getting into a routine but that is easier said than done. Between delays with enrollment school holidays, staff development days, and sickness - junior hasn't been in school for a full week this entire month.
This week he started at the before school program 3 days a week. I am trying to adjust my schedule to start by 7 AM and be out of work by 3:30 on most days so I can pick him up from school. I am an early riser but I typically would get up and exercise before work, I need to figure out how to work that into the schedule.
Dave & I have our first date night coming up on Saturday. Junior is going to respite and we are going to see a movie and out to dinner. I thought about just staying home and sleeping but what's the fun in that.
Yesterday the team came over for our first monthly visit - his caseworker, our caseworker and the lawyer. They stressed the importance of us taking time out for ourselves and date nights. We will be getting introduced to some other families in the area that are also adopting for play dates and respite. In addition we need to find a regular babysitter for monthly or bi-monthly date nights.
One super positive thing from the meeting yesterday was junior's caseworker commented on how happy he seemed. The last few times she saw him he wasn't very happy. I am taking that as good news.
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Wow, Dawn, that is great that he is happy. It sounds also, like you are happy as a family. Wonderful for you all. (The case worker wouldn't have said that unless she really meant it!) Enjoy date night! Louise x
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