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We came back from Disney on Saturday. We had a great time. As we were leaving the park I mentioned to hubby that it was pretty uneventful this time. I dont have any stories to share, but hopefully I will have some pictures soon. The one thing I dont like about how Disney has changed is the characters dont walk around anymore. They have a spot and you go stand in line. We did that last time with Pooh and the Princesses and did not want to fool with it this time. We saw Mickey Mouse (WITH A LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG LINE) and I wheeled my strollered almost three year old little boy around so he could see him. He was so excited. He started bouncing up and down and yelling, "Mickey Mouse get over here! Come here! I love you Mickey Mouse." It was so funny!

As far as the adoptions go. They still have not happened. We had a tentative date set for the girls for this week, but since I got a phone call yesterday asking about a copy of my marriage license from thier worker Im assuming the paperwork was still not complete. I guess the most irritating thing is with the boys this is the worker's first adoption. She has struggled her way through it and is learning as she goes. She has had the help of the top adoption person at her agency and I cant understand why he does not look over the packet before she sends it out. This is like the third time its been sent back incomplete. The girls makes me a little madder. Thier worker is an adoption specialist. Meaning, this is her job. She only works on adoptions. How is it that her package has been wrong/incomplete so many times? I used to work for a payroll company. I was in the shipping department for a while. If I'd sent out an incorrect package too many times I would have lost my job. I really feel like there is no accountability here. I mean yeah the judge gets mad and threatens, but shouldnt thier supervisors be just as mad. Its mediocre work. Dont get me wrong. My kids have the nicest workers. And Im willing to cut the boys worker some slack because she is still learning. They dont have any adoption specialist at her agency so she has to put on another hat and learn more stuff. Of course what bugs me is if the packet is sent back once because it is incorrect does the Department indicate what is missing? If so, should it be that hard to fill in the missing pieces? I dont understand the whole process and no one can explain it to me from beginning to end. When I ask a question I get a vague answer.

Me: "Can you tell me what was missing from the packet this time?"

Them: "Well, its something to do with the flux capicitor. Not sure when they will be here, but we will let you know when it comes."

Ya see?!?! GRRRR!! :) or.......

Them: "We need a copy of your marriage license."

Me: "There is a copy in my licensing packet."

Them: "This is not your marriage license."

Me: "Its what I gave the licensing worker when we first started this process to become foster parents and she asked for my marriage license. Its the only marriage license I have...."

Them: "It looks like its expired then. We need an updated one with your marriage date on it"

Me: "(sarcasm) Can you tell me where to go to get a renewed marriage license?"

Them: "The court house probably."

Me: "Should I wear my wedding dress? Do my parents have to pay for this one or am I on my own? Do I have to marry the same guy?"

COME ON! My marriage license expired! Man somebody better tell my husband because we have been living in sin!!

These are the phone calls I deal with everyday. Yes I am on the phone with at least on worker, attorney, or adoption person a day. When this is over I will have gained patience of this Im sure. :)