We're still keeping busy here! My nephew turned three on Monday! They had his party on Sunday and we went to the zoo on Monday. The teen came with and she and I spent a little one-on-one time together before my mom, sister, and nephews got there.
Monday night, the teen and I went to a baseball game. One of her friends got to come with us. That was a little different experience, but I'm glad she has gotten to hang out with some of her peers during these weeks she has been here with me.
On Tuesday, I called my caseworker. The teen's mom had called and said she didn't yet have money to get back home, but she was anxious to get back. I'm sure a part of her is (you know, her "check" will be waiting for her), but I'm also sure she's enjoying only having two of her five dependent kids and LOTS of help. She has been nice and also grateful every time we have talked, so I don't have complaints. She was hoping to be back next week. I called the caseworker to let her know that with my work schedule and the unknowns with the teen, I probably can't take any new placements until September. She said she'd put my "on hold" unless there is something "perfect", but with being scheduled 4-5 days a week, that doesn't seem like a fair thing to do to a kid. I also told her about the teen living here for the past few weeks without any real plan. Her recommendation was to just take one day at a time...and now you know why I love her so much :)
There is no sense stressing out about where the teen is going to go to school or worrying about if the sh*t will hit the fan or there to be another "crisis". There is no reason to get all worked up about how things will change when her mom come back and what the rest of the summer will look like. Just take it one day at a time...enjoy our time together, sharing special moments, creating lasting memories...and know that even if it all ends tomorrow, I have made an impact on her life that can never be taken away (and likewise her on mine).
So, taking it one day at a time I am/we are. It's been busy and I haven't had much time to blog about stuff, but definitely will make sure I write if anything "big" goes down ;) Her mom called me today and said she'll be back on the 2nd or the 6th (depending on when her mom gets her "check"). She continues to thank me for all that I have done/do and sent me four pictures of the little one to my cell phone today, so I really can't complain about the way things are. Of course, I'm realistic and know that it's still mostly a fairy tale, but I'm enjoying the days as best I can.
Until the next time...
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