Our house needed some work when we bought it. That's why we were able to afford it. So far we have remodeled one room. But, it was a room we were not using at the time anyway, so it was not a big deal. Now, we have begun the process of remodeling the master bedroom, master bath, and closet. Part of the project involves moving the wall between the dining room and our bedroom. The dining room is painfully narrow and we can't even pull the table away from the wall, which obviously limits seating capacity. So, we are moving the wall a few feet so the dining room is more usable for us. So, right now, the dining room, the master bedroom, master bathroom and the closet are all off-limits to kids because of the construction. The kids are eating at the little kid table in the kitchen, and hubby and I eat wherever we can. Also, this affects the foster children we can take. With the pregnancy, I am not supposed to lift over 20 pounds. I don't want to risk getting another baby like Junior - he was almost 30 pounds! And, because we have less bedrooms available, the only place a foster child can go is to share a room with Star. So, we are limiting who we can take for foster children to 1 girl, age 18 months to 3 years. It is a possibility that it could take longer to get a foster child since we are being very specific, but that is all we are able to handle right now with our circumstances.
I don't think I knew you were expecting!!! I scrolled through a few old posts, and didn't see where you announced it! Congratulations! When are you due?
I can't imagine how hard it is to pour your love into these children then let them go. You all are doing a great job. You should not apologize for having to limit the children you take. You have to take care of your family, too. Who knows, limiting it right now, could bring just the child God wants you to have.
How exciting, although, probably painfully so at the moment, to get to remodel. Our house has needed a lot, and still does. THE KITCHEN. It's the pits. : ) But, kitchen remodels are expensive. Enjoy the blessings, and enjoy your spiffed up home.
We are a family that has opened our home to foster and adoptive children. Follow our journey along the way...
Kids currently in our home:
"Charlie" - boy born in January 04 (bio)
"Logan" - boy born in Oct 05 (adopted)
"Star" - girl born in January 07 (bio)
"Junior" - boy born August 08 (foster)
So far we have remodeled one room. But, it was a room we were not using at the time anyway, so it was not a big deal. Now, we have begun the process of remodeling the master bedroom, master bath, and closet. Part of the project involves moving the wall between the dining room and our bedroom. The dining room is painfully narrow and we can't even pull the table away from the wall, which obviously limits seating capacity. So, we are moving the wall a few feet so the dining room is more usable for us. So, right now, the dining room, the master bedroom, master bathroom and the closet are all off-limits to kids because of the construction. The kids are eating at the little kid table in the kitchen, and hubby and I eat wherever we can. Also, this affects the foster children we can take. With the pregnancy, I am not supposed to lift over 20 pounds. I don't want to risk getting another baby like Junior - he was almost 30 pounds! And, because we have less bedrooms available, the only place a foster child can go is to share a room with Star. So, we are limiting who we can take for foster children to 1 girl, age 18 months to 3 years. It is a possibility that it could take longer to get a foster child since we are being very specific, but that is all we are able to handle right now with our circumstances.
Oct. 3, 2009 - Untitled Comment
I can't imagine how hard it is to pour your love into these children then let them go. You all are doing a great job. You should not apologize for having to limit the children you take. You have to take care of your family, too. Who knows, limiting it right now, could bring just the child God wants you to have.
How exciting, although, probably painfully so at the moment, to get to remodel. Our house has needed a lot, and still does. THE KITCHEN. It's the pits. : ) But, kitchen remodels are expensive. Enjoy the blessings, and enjoy your spiffed up home.
Letitia