So finally after weeks of paperwork, waiting on clearances, approvals, court systems, we, meaning Arthur and myself finally got all our approvals to bring his niece home with us to live. In hopes to make this a smooth transition for all of us, she will be staying with us 3 days a week for a few weeks just to get her adjusted to us, our house, rules, etc. However last night was her very first sleepover and it went GREAT! she had a few tears around teeth brushing time, I don't think she cared for the flavor of tooth paste or the fact that I did such a thorough job. My daughter absolutely amazed me at how well she shared and helped care for her. She insisted on laying next to her for a few minutes to stroke her hair and sing to her to make sure Carmella felt " comfortable". I already feel a bond growing, it brought tears to my eyes last night. I'm really hoping this all goes smooth, her mother is allowed one, one hour visit per week, supervised. I decided that I will be taking her to all of these, I don't feel comfortable with a stranger driving her around, even if they work for DCF.
I only have 3 months left of school and I could not be more happy, I feel like everything is coming together!
