Homestudy #1

Wahoo!  We are making progress in the process once again. It's nice to be out of waiting and moving toward the next phase of waiting!

Today we met with our caseworker.  This was the first of 4-8 meetings with her before we can be certified.  We went over the results of our Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis Tests, which we turned in as part of our homestudy packet well over a month ago.  For the most part, I would agree with the results of the test, some parts not so much, but it's used more to start a discussion about our temperament and personalities rather than to decide whether or not we are perfect and fit to be parents!  It was interesting that focusing or lack of, came up in the discussion as this is one thing I've more recently felt convicted of. 

Here's how my mind works when cleaning for example - Start working on the laundry.  While hanging clothes in the laundry room, spot the vacuum. Stop doing laundry and start to vacuum. Notice the window on the back door is smudged with doggy nose prints.  Stop vacuuming and clean windows.  Go to throw out the paper towels and notice the garbage is full.  Take out garbage...... and so on (not to mention being distracted by my phone or the computer!).

During our meeting with our caseworker, we discussed my impulsiveness/lack of focus.  Afterward, she asked us another question about our personalities.  I began answering and midway through my thought I had to stop and ask her what the question was again!

See what my poor, organized, self-disciplined husband has to deal with! 

Now where was I.... Oh yeah - the homestudy, part 1! ;)

That was about it for our hour-long meeting today.  We will be meeting with her at our home next week to go over family histories/dynamics, and I'm guessing she will take a look at our house some as well.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support - please add a prayer for my ability to focus! :)

Discount Cards Fundraiser

We are now selling XF Platinum MVP cards.  These cards are only $20 each and allow you discounts at several local places which you can take advantage of over and over again!  Plus you receive a free $25 gift certificate to restaurant.com!!  Check them out here*.

You can access even more deals online with the ID code listed on your card!  If you are out of state, you can still purchase cards!  Go to www.xtramandiscounts.com and enter your zip code to see all of the amazing deals available to you!
For those of you who live nearby, you can present your cards at these places as well to receive some great deals!
-Baci Italian Bistro, Uncle Bear's, Quiznos, Baskin Robbins, Rudy's Restaurant, Cantina Laredo, Jiffy Lube, Discount Golf, Red White & Brew, Tailgater's Grill, Denny's, and Del Peiro

Please let us know if you would like to purchase one.  If you are out of state, please use our "Donate" button on the left side of our blog, and be sure to leave us a note that you are wanting to purchase a discount card or you can purchase a card directly from their secured site - http://xtramanteam.com/clubdancestudio.aspx*.

Thanks for your support! 

*Please disregard the "Club Dance Studio" logo on the front of the cards, these are actually a No Handlebars fundraiser! :)  The owner had extras we could purchase from her to then raise money for our adoption fund.  It was cheaper for us to transfer the cards than it was to create new ones.