Our first foster baby came with about 18 hours notice; it was respite care, which means we had him for a few days while his regular foster family had a break/dealt with a family emergency. He stayed 3 nights, long enough to come to church and have a dozen people cooing over his little sleeping cheeks. With each new visitor to our quiet corner, I explained again that he would be going back to his foster family the next day. Barely a week later, we got a 9am phone call with a fostering request and by the same afternoon, we were snuggling her. This time, we had her for 4 days before church came around. Again, our community was keen to see the little one we had in tow. Again, the question, "How long will she stay?" And this time, "Are you going to adopt her?" Trying out the carrier... -- Here in Toronto, when a child is placed in foster care, it is always for an indefinite length of time. It depends on the parents' situation, and whether they are able to ...
Dandelions are the flower of choice for my kids. They like to bring me a little bouquet after snack and lunch recesses. The colour adds a little delightfulness to my desk:)
ReplyDeleteSomeday I would like to hire you to take pictures for me. :)
ReplyDeleteLyns - i love how kids are non-discriminatory in their love of flowers & weeds.
ReplyDeleteLisa - i would LOVE to. I accept payment in the form of baked goods, returned favours, and hosting weekend getaways :)