A change for our family

Well, we are all settled in Twin Falls. We've been here for about 4 weeks now and enjoying our time so far! We've got all our boxes unpacked and trying to organize now. It's sad to realize the space we took for granted in Saint Regis. This apartment is definitely smaller. But, no complaint. We know this is where Heavenly Father wanted us.

We are also making a few changes already though. We submitted an application to foster care. We will be hearing back within the next 3 weeks if we are approved or not - we have to wait for our fingerprinting to be done and cleared. Then the next step will be PRIDE classes (training) and a home study. Joel and I have talked about gaining a licensure for foster care since before we married. Knowing we couldn't have more children but wanting them in our home, we thought this would be the best. We will also be licensed for adoption but just don't feel that's in our cards right now.

So, even though we only moved 4 short weeks ago...... We are looking for a larger house already. We are going to stay with our property manager and find something with her. She's just been amazing and worked so hard to get us here. She's excited for a bigger place too. (Hey, a girl has got to work to make a living!) She has a few places that we will be looking at this afternoon.

Joel & I have both settled into our work routine. I am working days and Joel works evenings. It's a great option because then we aren't worrying about childcare for our boy. He plays at a new friends house for 30 minutes during shift change, usually 2-3 days a week. Our friends our foster parents as well. They currently have 2 seven year old boys and Eden absolutely loves going over there. We do a lot of play time with both of them.  We've also bought a membership to the local YMCA and usually go to the pool every other day or so. Eden really enjoys this! They have a fun little area with a slide and then it gets deeper. He's really excited about swimming this year, where in the past he has been a scared to even get in.

It's been a lot of fun meeting new members of the ward. It was even more rewarding to move into this complex and have quite a few LDS neighbors and all ages. We have a young newly wed couple that lives down stairs and then the next building has an 74 yrs old lady and a family of 2 above her. Aloha (the 74 yr old) is currently going through radiation treatment and I have been taking her Monday - Friday. And then, we just had a cute little gal move into the complex next door on the other side. Can't remember her name but I will be making it over to talk with her again. I met her just this last Tuesday at our Relief Society meeting but didn't get to stay long and get situated with her much. She doesn't drive and we've offered to start taking her to church and work on the other side of town.

Staci

What's that smell?

Work.

work = stink

 I've  been able to be a stay at home mom &  homeschool the past year and absolutely loved it. Today, I had to work my first Sunday. I know I'm feeling sorry for myself but it's not fair. Sundays are a special day to celebrate the sabbath and be with your family while devoted to Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ.

It wasn't a terrible day but all I could think about was Joel & Eden being at sacrament without me. I would have done anything to switch my shift. I've talked with my supervisor and asked for Sundays off from now on. We will see what happens......