Tired but happy!

The kids came last Monday afternoon. It was a little awkward but looking back everything went well. It has been tough but awesome. I don't think I've ever been so tired in my life. The baby is a sweet thing, but I think she has a respiratory infection and I've already taken her to the doctor twice. The boys throw temper tantrums but nothing too outlandish (yet!).

Their parents are trying to get them back, or at least Mom is. She sends clothes and diapers every week.

It feels like they have been here much longer than they have.

I've been on Spring Break this week and basically got nothing accomplished for school. I did take my last certification test today and hope I passed. I was so tired I feel asleep three times while taking it :)

I'm pretty sure we won't be taking a placement of three again. Unless they are much older, and potty trained!

I'll try to write more later when I have time. Keeping up with the kids and the paperwork has us pretty tied up right now.

Stressed but blessed!

Two's Company, Three's a Crowd :)

Yes, three.

They should be here Monday afternoon: 5 months (girl), 1-1/2 and 2-1/2(boys).

I am freaking out a little.... but I am peaceful as well. Greg is a mountain of confidence. I never dreamed we would get so many young children - if any at all. They have been described as "a handful". I went to meet them Thursday evening and they are all adorable.

Unfortunately we will be their third home since coming into foster care in January.

I went to Wal-mart last night, but had no idea what to buy. I had asked my grandmother if I could have her crib if I ever needed it, but never seriously thought I would end up with an infant. Now I am just praying that three car seats will fit in my backseat!

Please pray for us... my biggest concern is not the children themselves, but taking care of three while trying to finish up my degree (May 17th ya'll!). Student teaching has been a challenge (a good one) and picking up three kids and taking them home does present an issue :) Fortunately I have a wonderful husband, sister, mother-in-law and countless friends to help.

Speaking of help, I already have about five car seats en route, a baby bath, pack-n-play and stroller. Woohoo! The kids also come with clothes, diapers, formula, etc. Their parents bring clothes, diapers and wipes for them when they see them each week.

I agreed to do respite this weekend for what I thought was an 18 mo. baby boy. It turns out that Arthur is actually 12 mo., but he has been so much fun. Such a happy baby!

I have to try to "CPS-ify" my house so I'll post more later.