So, as you have read by now, if you have been following my blog, my oldest foster-daughter who is 3 years old is quite smart. She is very creative, loves to "read", loves to tell stories, and often will talk about her school. She was in a headstart program before she came to live with us. We were encouraged by the social workers to get her into an other pre-k program because she seems very ready for it. Christi and I totally agree.
So today was the first day of school for M.M. at her new school here. She is in a Pre-K program that we are very excited about and will be attending school 3 days a week - Tuesday through Thursday. I heard from her teacher today that she has been doing wonderfully, playing, learning and having a great first day. Praise God. Now if we could get our youngest, M.K, to stop throwing temper tantrums every time she doesn't get exactly what she wants we would be even happier... and the truth is that most all of this falls on Christi's shoulders because I leave for work. My wife is a saint!!!!
Ryan,
From one youth pastor/foster adopt parent to another - Woohoo! Congratulations! you have a hard row to hoe, but it is filled with so many blessings it more than makes up for it.
God moved me from north Texas to south Texas so my little one could find her forever home too.
So take all parenting advice with a grain of salt, mine included.
Get involved with the foster parent association. They are super helpful!
It is never to early to start therapy (even play therapy!)
Hug 'em even when they say no to hugs.
And thank God for every day that He allows you to have them.
Molly
Posted by: Molly | February 10, 2009 at 04:42 PM