This weekend did not go as planned. We were supposed to meet the kids on Friday in the presence of the social worker, and counselors from Crossnore. The kids were going to have some questions prepared to ask us. Then we could talk for a little bit then that would be that. Maybe two hours tops. Saturday we were going to be able to have an on-site visit alone with the kids. Have them give us a tour of the place, play a little, eat lunch etc. then we would go home. Again, maybe 4 hours tops.
Here is how it really went down: Candy and I were nervous on Friday when we got there. When the kids came in they were with the social worker and the counselors and my first impression was how little Ashton and Heather were. We said hello and went into this conference room. Heather spoke up first and from there we just started talking. After about 30 minutes the counselors and social worker said they had to leave but the kids could stay with us and show us around. Now that wasn't supposed to happen. They gave us a tour of the school, took some pictures, went to the coffee shop (they had shakes and brownies), shopped at the thrift store, and showed us where we would be staying that night. Later we were allowed to drive off campus and so we ate at a diner called SanDees. We hung out together until 8:00.
Saturday we were going to take them out to breakfast at 9:00. When we got to the cottage Ashton and Heather came sprinting out to meet us (Jessica is in middle school and that would not be a cool thing to do). We were told to bring them home by 8:00! Wow an entire day and we could go as we please. It started off terrible since the first stop of the day after breakfast was a trip to the mall (I hate shopping). Fortunately we didn't stay long and found out that the local theme park, Tweetsie Railroad, had just opened for the season. We went and although many of the attractions were closed we still spent the whole day there. It was great fun. Whew was I tired when I returned them back home. Then it was off for our 3.5 hour drive home. The worst fog I have ever driven in but we made it (obviously).
Oh, and about the attached picture: We got the camera ready to take the picture on the timer. When I pressed the button I ran around to my position on the bed and lo and behold the bed frame broke. So the expressions on the faces are suppressed laughter.
4 comments:
I loved reading all of your blogs! I am so happy for your family and will be praying that everything goes smoothly. All of the pictures look beautiful of the kids. And good job on breaking the bed. Yay!
Too cool! I can't wait to meet the children. I have a feeling the kids will have lots of fun together. We are all blessed to have them become part of our family. :-)
that's great news! it sounds like you had a wonderful time meeting the kids, very toucing how they are calling you mom and dad already. enjoy this special time! :)God is good!
Your blogs are too funny! Please keep them coming....Sounds like you are already becoming a close-knit family. Just keep adjusting to the unforeseen and laughing at the unexpected!
Happy Mother's Day Candy!
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