***OUR NEW FAMILY***
I know it's been a long time since our last blog, but I didn't want to post info and pics without protecting the children's identity. So...here are Amber, 6; Jason, 4; and Jacob, 2. They came to live with us on October 26th, and life has definitely changed! For those of you who don't know, they were taken into foster care because of neglect by a drug abusing mother and father. They were in foster care for 2 years with a relative, a step-grandmother, who did a wonderful job of raising them. That fact has made the transition SOOOO much easier.
We are settling in nicely, there are daily struggles with obeying, sharing, being gentle with the pets, being respectful of each other, but all normal stuff. Amber is full of life and energy. She loves to sing and play. She is a good helper around the house. Jason has a smile that can melt your heart. He loves to sing too (didn't I find the perfect kids?) and enjoys going to the playground at the park. Jacob is very loving - he loves to be held and cuddled (which is great, since it's the closest thing to a baby I'm going to get :). He is learning to talk and will repeat whatever you say. They all love the pets - I don't think the feeling is mutual, but the pets are tolerating it all!
Will write more later!
Jennifer
I know it's been a long time since our last blog, but I didn't want to post info and pics without protecting the children's identity. So...here are Amber, 6; Jason, 4; and Jacob, 2. They came to live with us on October 26th, and life has definitely changed! For those of you who don't know, they were taken into foster care because of neglect by a drug abusing mother and father. They were in foster care for 2 years with a relative, a step-grandmother, who did a wonderful job of raising them. That fact has made the transition SOOOO much easier.
We are settling in nicely, there are daily struggles with obeying, sharing, being gentle with the pets, being respectful of each other, but all normal stuff. Amber is full of life and energy. She loves to sing and play. She is a good helper around the house. Jason has a smile that can melt your heart. He loves to sing too (didn't I find the perfect kids?) and enjoys going to the playground at the park. Jacob is very loving - he loves to be held and cuddled (which is great, since it's the closest thing to a baby I'm going to get :). He is learning to talk and will repeat whatever you say. They all love the pets - I don't think the feeling is mutual, but the pets are tolerating it all!
Will write more later!
Jennifer
