Oh Jeff...

Meet Jeff...Bretley's artic seal from Hawaii.  Jeff has been there for him through thick and thin.  When his brother was in the hospital being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, all the holidays, this years first snow fall, and each and every night, and more.  You can probably tell by Jeff's fur, he is very loved.  Well now Jeff's adventure is getting much bigger....he too is going to be a big brother as Bretley says.  So, today Jeff went to the doctors office with me while I finished up my TB test.  He had to have his own "shots" to prepare for baby too.  The nurse was wonderful and talked him through the whole procedure and even found him a special Star Wars Band-Aid.  Jeff was happy and so was Bretley. 

Yes, I know what you're probably thinking..."she's insane."  Haha, I don't blame you.  The things we do for our children!!  But that brings me to my topic today....getting the entire family involved.  Yes Greg and I have to complete most of the work and we each are going through some big things to prepare for baby, but so are the boys.  We have prepared them and included them in each and every step.  Every safety lock, gate, and preparation they were involved.  Every meeting and class is discussed with the entire family after completion so they feel they were there too.  Choosing to get our foster license also affects them.  Their feelings, whether it be fear or excitement, is real and is always addressed.  They too are apart of this adventure! 


With things wrapping up and our license in hands reach, that excitement has gotten more intense!  The baby's room is coming together and they have enjoyed decorating it with me.  I have allowed them to pick out everything on their own.  Between the curtains and bedding, special blankets and toys...that is all them.  I couldn't be happier.  We understand this journey is going to be a tough one...but we are a team and will conquer whatever is thrown our way!!