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New York on My Mind

So, I’m heading back to New York for the first time in 6 years this week. I’m going because my grandfather is sick. There’s already drama brewing among family members. So, i’m packing my cycle shoes and fully intend on finding a cyclebar to sweat in. I might also explore a place(s) that I haven’tContinue reading “New York on My Mind”

Roaring Springs

Our reimbursement for the month is late by a lot. Sometimes, even as a foster parent instead of fighting for the kids in your care… you are fighting for your needs too. It took some leg work by the current case worker, but we finally got everything we were expecting. The case worker came byContinue reading “Roaring Springs”

Another Milestone

One of yesterday’s pics Last night, I rode my 250th ride at Cyclebar with my favorite cycle instructor. I purposely ride with her three times a week. Some would say I’m a glutton for punishment, because even “recovery” rides are intense and make you work until you want to blackout. But, I choose her classesContinue reading “Another Milestone”

Change is Hard

I’m not the same person I was before I became a mom. I’m not the same person I was before leaving for New York. I’m not the same person I was when I came back to Boise. I’m not the same person I was before graduating from BYU-Idaho. I’m not (I don’t think any ofContinue reading “Change is Hard”

The Sun is Shining…

Last night was a bedtime struggle. When I finally was able to go to sleep it was well after midnight. As I’ve said, I’m exhausted. This morning all my alarms were turned off so I could sleep as long as I needed. I woke in a start. I was dreaming about being in class atContinue reading “The Sun is Shining…”

Day 10

Our newest boy has been with us for 10 days… it seems like a lot longer. The kid has so much trouble sleeping. We finally discovered that it’s best to have him in the complete dark with a night light and to set expectations… but it’s only in the last 2 nights that even thatContinue reading “Day 10”

Mishmash

I got the feeling I should write today… but I have no idea what to write about. Welcome to how my mind moves from subject to subject. First a little bit of an update: This foster placement of the 6 year old boy is a challenge for my husband and I. He doesn’t fall asleepContinue reading “Mishmash”

New Placement

After my husband got home from Texas, we decided that we were ready to take another placement. So, we emailed our personal caseworker and within minutes of the email we had 2 calls both looking for placements. We said no to one because it didn’t seem like a good fit. We said yes to theContinue reading “New Placement”

Stay In the Uncomfortable

The morning my husband left for Texas to be with his family was going to be a great day with the kids. I had plans set up and help lined up for when I needed it. Shortly after waking up, I got a call from the caseworker, saying that the birth mom was granted aContinue reading “Stay In the Uncomfortable”

Hard Work

Choosing joy in an empty house with near constant reminders that just 24 hours ago my house was full of kids/pets is hard. My husband is also out of town so my usual distractions of adventures is not around. I have plans tonight so that helps. I will figure something out for tomorrow and SundayContinue reading “Hard Work”