Thing is, children in general don't like you making false promises, but understand if it's out of the norm. But foster children have been let down so many times that they can just see it as one more adult not keeping their word. Gave me a little reminder.

We failed miserably to see our Goddaughter, Orla, before Christmas, but luckily hers and Ellas school went back a day later than the fosterlings. So Jeff and me took them both to one of my favourite places, Hampton Court Palace. I never get bored going and Orla was excited as she had never been before.

Making lots of plans - have reduced the planners from last year. Much as it's fun to colour and make things pretty, there's only so many hours in a day, and I'd rather spend it crafting or reading!

Just a round-up of January. Obviously we had all the Lake Tahoe weather trauma; Ella going, well, I honestly cannot think of word to describe her behaviour; the fosterlings going through transitions so lots of emotions; and then just the day to day 'stuff' that happens with a large, Heinz 57 variety family :)
I hope things get back on an even keel for you ASAP! It's been a rough patch!
ReplyDeleteThanks JoJo :) Still a bit rough, but Ella's new meds have helped - and having Jeff back halves the stress! x
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