A special thanks

A shout out to thank everyone who has been so helpful in offering information on how to help our little guy. Today I walked back into the kitchen where Kaiden sits to do his homework and found this. He was reading, had completed his whole homework packet for the week, and was drawing what he felt about the story. The biggest plus? Look at his face! He was doing his HOMEWORK with a smile!!! No tears at all this week with homework. Once he noticed I took his picture he looked up to give us a smile. I can't get over it- homework done, still actually sitting, and a smile to boot.

Aren't they beautiful???

We got our license today! We couldn't be happier and are so excited for the day the little one(s) join our family. It may take years, but we're now ready whenever they are!

Welcome to the swamp!

Southern California tiered electricity is less than fun in the sun down here. They call it an evaporative cooler- as if that sounds more spohisticated. NO, fans and blinds don't help, and the pool is only torture while you stare at the water and clean the hot inside of your house. This beast is a dream. Instant cooling, inexpensive power, and did I say instant cooling? This thing does in 3 minutes what it takes the a/c 2 hours to do- at 25% of the power. So, my friends, welcome to the swamp, and Southern California Edison, will you please take us out of tier 5???

First days are always exciting!

New school year, new clothes I'm big enough to pick out myself, new backpacks- Kaid is trying to show you his penguin backpack here, new fun snacks in new lunch boxes... and old friends. What a sweet combination for every child!