We did it!! We had our home study interview with our Social Worker. A very nice woman named Michelle who has 2 adopted and 1 biological children of her own. Bo was very entertaining to say the least. I did prep him that a nice lady was coming by to see his favorite toys and to see his big boy bed and to talk to mommy and daddy. Well the poor woman didn't even have her coat off before Bo paraded every single toy he owned in front of her. After about 10 toys, we put a movie on. God bless CARS!
We had a nice 2 hour talk about our families, our life and the kind of child we want to bring into our world. Some easy questions, some hard ones.
We handed over all the paperwork (in a nice neat binder of course). It was nice to put it in someone else's hand at the moment. With only a few bits of paperwork left, we are on our way. She explained that about a 10 page report is written by her. We will get a chance to review the document and confirm the facts. Once we get a copy we can apply to an agency. The document is good for 1year from the signed final date. If you need to update, you need all new clearances and new financial forms as well as a new physical. Most folks adopting go through this once or twice depending on how long you have to wait. So in about 9 months we will start prepping much of this stuff again!! Fun.
I have connected with a lovely mom in Virginia who is my adoption buddy. She also has a little girl and is in the beginning of the adoption process as well. It's nice to have someone who is in the trenches with you.
While we wait there is much going on. Working, visiting family, cooking (i dusted off the good housekeeping bible) and keeping warm! Hope the year has started well for everyone!!
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