Against my own better judgement, and that of everyone whose blog or AOK forum posts I've ever read, I've gone and done it: fallen in love with a photlisting. The weird thing is, this photolisting isn't even remotely like the kid I had envisioned myself with. I've been focusing on getting a single girl, over age 11. This is a photolisting for two boys, pseudo-siblings (they aren't biologically related, but apparently desperately want to be adopted together). One is six years old, the other sixteen. I guess this is what they say about being open to the possibilities. I could definitely imagine myself parenting these kids. I know that the probability of that happening is roughly that of me being chosen as Miss USA, but it's hard not to indulge in a little fantasy (and by a little fantasy, I mean spending the last couple of days obsessing about how to decorate rooms, whether to do private or public schools, how much kids' clothing costs, etc).
Partly as a result of the photolisting obsession, I signed up to attend an adoption "expo" being held this weekend. I believe that this is one of the official dealies offered by CPS, though it is sponsored by a local adoption agency and TV station. I'm hoping that since the TV station is sponsoring it there will be lots of people there, and I'll just blend into the background. I've really wanted to go to one of these, but I haven't been sure I'm ready. I'm feeling a little more ready (though obviously not completely, or I wouldn't feel a need to lurk about at meetings. . .) So much for the slow and methodical "I'll work through my exercises and go to foster parent support groups, etc" approach. Or maybe I'll just think of this as an important part of the decision-making process? Which, of course, it is. I don't know why I get so worked up over this stuff.
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So you left a comment over at my place and I'm came to check out your blog. I will add you to the reader.
If you end up with a teenager I know we will have lots to talke about!
Hi! I'm Amanda, and my husband and I are going to start our foster/adopt classes next month. We'll be going on this journey together, so it's nice to "meet" you! And I know exactly which boys you're talking about, they are adorable. :)
Hiya. I almost threw up on my keyboard when I read about the two boys you described, as they were the impetus for us to begin foster/adopt last Summer. Small world!
When I started, I wanted an elementary school aged girl. Probably just 1. In reality, my kids came home at 12, 15, 15, 18, 17, 15, 17, 17, and 7 months (times two - twins). I have never taken an elemntary school aged kid, but I couldn't imagine my family being any different.
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