We’re most of the way through our
Now, don’t go commenting on how much better off we and kids will be if I become a SAHM. First of all, I refuse to hear it. My mom was a SAHM up until I was 12, and frankly, I think we had a better home life after she went back to work. Some people are cut out for it and I think that’s great. Sitting here right now typing this, I’m not thinking I am. There are lots of successful adoptive parents out there where both parents work. Maybe I’ll change my mind later - please let me do that on my own. Right now, I’m just venting.
I will say this - they have made it clear that we have to parent our kids a bit differently than parents would with their natural children. Makes perfect sense, if you hear their reasoning. They even warn you that you will get stares and negative comments over your alternative parenting. Now I almost need a class on how to handle the stares and negative comments. What do you say in return that’s polite and explains what’s going on?
I think we are close to half way through the home study. We had our first visit, and the social worker is visiting us at our house next week. We have another trans-racial adoption seminar on Saturday. Meanwhile we are gathering up the “stuff.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY