Time flying by...

We have gotten so busy with everything that blogging every day doesn't work... and much of our days are typical, normal.

This weekend we did celebrate Squirrel's birthday.  Because of the girls we were unable to travel as we intended before they were placed with us.  In order to do travel we are supposed to get permission from the bioparents and at this time it is unlikely we will be ever able to get that.  On Saturday we opted for one of her favorite meals for lunch.  Yes, we took two toddlers out for sushi.  While they didn't eat a ton of sushi they did demolish the edamame and enjoyed the teriyaki chicken.  We were especially impressed that they sat nicely and really tried hard to eat with their chopsticks.  At one point we did get them forks, but neither of them opted to use them.

After lunch we went to the hobby store next door where we looked at the model airplanes and helicopters.  We are working really hard at making these two nerds.

That evening was a birthday dinner with the neighbors and we enjoyed our cookout.  The duo really adore the neighbors and their extended family.

Sunday - just think opposite of Saturday.

It was Squirrel's official birthday.  On Saturday we had given Squirrel her birthday present (a glider chair) so the girls and I got up and went to get some birthday donuts.  That gave Squirrel until 10 with some peace and quiet.  The rest of the day was one giant meltdown.  On Squirrel's big day we had hot dogs for lunch and frozen pizza for dinner.  The only great thing we did that day was that I was able to go to Goodwill and Meijer during their nap.  Goodwill was 50% off everything and I did some great school shopping and Meijer had an extra discount on their clearance toys.  I think we may have Sissy's birthday presents (October) all purchased and much of our Christmas shopping done.

We didn't plan on the frozen pizza, we  were actually going to go to the neighbor's again, but when their toddler was having a bad day and had to cancel it opened the door for us to take away the visit as we had threatened for the poor behavior.  We aren't talking about a little issue here and there.  It was literally a stomp on your face type of behavior (luckily I didn't get too bad of a fat lip).  Bug was having issues so I was lying on the floor holding her (both of them seem to be secure in this position) and Sissy came roaring through and I had no time to react.  It was her longest time out as she was not to move until she was able to apologize and it took her over 1/2 an hour to get to that point.

Monday

Bug screamed as we pulled up to "school" this is the first time she ever did this.  I had to carry her in.  After a few minutes we settled in.  It was supposed to be a visit day, but of course, biomom did not call in.  After school we all went to the neighbors' for dinner and the girls ate like the champs we brag them up to be.  We did, however, have to take Bug's highchair over.  Originally she tried to sit in a big chair but she looked so defeated.

Tuesday

Normal day off to school.  Bio called in for her visit today.  Then the B---- didn't show up.  Our poor duo.  This is the first time she pulled this where she is a call in but no show.  Fortunately the girls love our transport worker so they spent the time telling her all about life at our house, what the weekend was like, and just general chatter.  I tried to talk to Sissy a little about the missed visit in the evening, but she was not too phased.  Her resiliency is fantastic.  Why would someone call in about a visit at 8:30 in the morning and then not show at 11:30.

Well, we will see what happens... court date on Wednesday morning.