When we were in classes for foster parenting we were told about a honeymoon period. We were warned that many times when children come into your home they will be very good. Some will even do things to please you (help wash dishes, help fold clothes, make their beds etc.) Then after that time there is a mourning period and a lot of acting out.
Joan asked us tonight if the boys have been testing us. When Brad said, "Oh, yes." She said good! Brad was about to tell her how mean she was and she explained that it probably means that we won't have a honeymoon period. She said that she didn't have a honeymoon period with them. So sounds like right out of the box we'll have our work cut out for us.
We had the boys today and had a lot of fun. Brad and I were a little worn out from the weekend but were very glad to see the boys. They both acted out quite a bit at first and we took them out to a different resturaunt than they've been to before and felt like maybe we bit off more than we could chew. After that we brought them home and played.
Sam loves the race track and Isaiah took to coloring while watching a movie. Sam was very tired and I think is young enough that he could and maybe should be taking a nap in the afternoons. We're really hoping to have the boys sooner than later because this is getting frustrating. I hope that we don't have to go thru this ebb and flow with their attitudes. We will meet there mom soon and Joan will be talking to Isaiah in the next couple of weeks about living with us. Please pray for these two events that they will go well. I know that the Lord will make these transitions what they should be and is already in the situation.
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