Well, the kids hung out with me today. I had eye appointments, doctor appointments, and a meeting with our caseworker. The kids are officially released for adoption. They gave us a list of attorneys to chose from...I just hope I choose the right one. We offered to do respite care in a few weekends. There is a huge foster parent retreat (that I couldn't afford due to our recent trip to Canada), and everyone seems to be looking for respite. This should be interesting. We are also looking at another child, and I am hoping that maybe things will fall into place. Yes, we have our hands full already, but I love challenges.

We had no major tantrums today. Everyday that goes by without one is a blessing. Bear got mad this morning, and she started to have a meltdown. To my surprise, she actually worked with me before she got herself into to much trouble. She did cause a little scene, so I let her choose her own consequence. She chose to go to bed early, and at 7:00pm she went to bed with no fuss. If I had not given her a choice but told her she had to go to bed early...WWIII would have began. I think I may start letting her choose her own punishments from now on. Actually, she will probably chose worse things than I would :)