The 7th was a good day!

So it’s official.  I went to the social workers building/meeting area and signed all the legal documentation for adopting Korbin Elias (insert our last name here).  His social worker ‘S’ will submit the forms to the court on the 15th of this month and then, best case scenario she could receive our finilization date right then and there.  The other social worker ‘M’ said she just filed paperwork last week and received an April 10th finalization date.  Wow, that’s really quick.  ‘M’ would be surprised if we had to wait until the end of this month.  The appointments are always on a Monday or Friday and ‘S’ doesn’t work on Friday so it will definately be a Monday.  Maybe the 27th will be our date.  That would be splendid.  I was kind of bummed though, there wasn’t any paperwork or medical history from his bio’s.  I really wanted to be able to have that to give to him so he could have a window on the family that created him.  Oh well, sometimes you don’t always get what you want.  I’m just so happy to be able to keep him forever and watch him grow into a (hopefully), competent adult.

Here are some photos from our exciting afternoon.  Oh, by the way, it only took 30 minutes to sign this heap and stack of papers.  Also, Korbin was too funny.  He wanted a pen and paper so he could sign everytime I did.  Too cute.

I'm really focused and Korbin's 'on edge'

I'm really focused and Korbin's 'on edge'

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Here I am actually signing the paperwork. I love this photo!

An update

Wow how time flies.  Korbin is doing so well.  He was sick over the last couple of days with hand, foot, and mouth.  He is feeling much better so we will be off to work/school tomorrow.  He has been so clingy and attached at the hip these last few days and although I love that he wants me to care for him every second of every day, some personal space would be lovely.  This last Saturday we moved in with my mom to save on expenses and the move, although back breaking and exhausting, will be a great move in the long run.  Both in saving expenses and for Korbin bonding with grammy.  Exciting news, as far as a mommy is concerned.  Korbin both pooped and peed in the toilet over the last couple of days.  He was so darn proud of himself that he clapped afterward and said, ‘yeah!”

Ohhhhhh…..but the best news ever.  Korbins case went to adoption last week.  I meet with the adoption social worker on Wednesday.  How exciting.  He really is going to be mine forever.  I feel like such a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and now, only now can I truly let down these, what if he leaves defenses, and attach to this little boy that will be driving me crazy and making me smile FOREVER!!

I have one wicked cold, so I can update some more in the next few days.

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