Today was a big day in our household. Little Girl started second grade today! For the first time, I was able to post her” back to school picture.” You see Little Girl was a foster kid up until last February. We had the privilege of adopting her. Kids who are in foster care cannot have their pictures posted on any …
Adoption on Mothers Day…
My husband and I adopted our daughter out of Foster Care. She lived with us for years and knew us prior so there was no great trauma having her move in with us. Her adoption was final this past February. This is my first Mothers Day as a legal mother. I have been her mom for years but this year …
Realistic Expectations…
With the holidays looming I have advice for all foster parents (and even bio parents). Let go of the Hallmark moment expectations. The holiday, birthday or any event is not going to look like those wonderful movies where everyone sits by the tree smiling all getting along or sitting around the table while another child blows out candles and opens …
PTSD in foster kids…
PTSD in Foster Kids… Sadly too many kids in foster care have some sort of PTSD. My little one has lived with us for going on 3 years. She lived with me when she was just over a year old for an entire year. She spent 2 years with her bio parents. Long enough to cause trauma. Let me say …
