We had a great meeting with the social workers yesterday.
We had loads of questions.
They didn't!
We saw photos taken on Friday, as well as a video of the boys feeding the ducks at a local pond!
We're as sure as we can be that they're the ones for us! Wow!
Words can't really describe how we're feeling - but 'excited, overwhelmed, apprehensive, anxious, can't wait' go some way...
We've been to see the headteacher at the school we think is the right one for the two older boys - but there may not be spaces - we're praying hard that spaces would appear!
We've lots to do over the next few weeks - not least the purchase of 3 beds, 3 wardrobes, 3 car seats, a high chair, stair guards... you can imagine!
If everything goes well, we'll be approved by the matching panel on 30 July, go on holiday for a week or so at the beginning of August, start introductions with the boys mid-August, and have them at home with us in time for the older two to start school at the beginning of September. That's only about 8 weeks away!
8 weeks till we're mummy and daddy.
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AGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
So is this the start of labour? It's going to be a very long one. We are so happy for you that this is finally happening.
Much love from us
I hope, pray and trust that the next 8 weeks goes smoothly.
All I can say is that you have only 8 weeks to:
1. spend unending amounts of quality time with each other
2. see all the films you've wanted to watch that are more than 'PG' rated
3. read all the books you want to read
4. chase each other naked and screaming round the house
5. go out at night without worrying about the babysitter
6. tidy and decorate your house without the thought that it will probably be trashed within 24 hrs!
7. not be too tired to do any of the above!
All such losses are well worth it though.
The adjustment to having small people in the family was quite a big one when the three of ours arrived at 2 yearly intervals. Going from 0 - 3 in eight weeks will be a big jump indeed.
So we pray that God would guide and protect you all in the next few weeks and give you boundless strength, wisdom, patience and energy over the next 18 years or so!
Thanks for the advice THM - we'll definitely plan to do some of these things - though number 4 is too much information :o)
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