Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, 

And all through this home, 

Our hearts were all stirring 

For what is to come!

Ok, so maybe I'm not as poetic as I thought I was! But I tried, haha. 

This Christmas Eve is a little different. I'm not reflecting on the past year like I usually do. Instead, I'm thrilled about the upcoming year! I can't believe that this time next year, there is a HUGE possibility that we will have another child in our home, decorating the Christmas tree, singing Christmas carols, baking cookies, and stringing cotton balls on yarn (Yes, we did that this year instead of lights)!

How exciting it will be to hang their stocking on the mantle and buy them their very own ornament just like we buy for Jetbaby every year!

As foster parents, we will need to communicate what children we will accept into our home. Of course, I want to say "ALL OF THEM!" But in reality, that's just not an option. So DH and I have decided that we're going to be accepting little girls younger than Jetbaby into our home. We think that it's the safest option for Jetbaby and that we'll be most effective in that way because we kinda sorta know what we're doing in that age range. (At least we'd like to think so!)

Anywhooo, I just can't wait to wrap up that little girl's presents in Minnie or My Little Ponies or Princess wrapping paper. Then seeing her face light up when she tears it all to shreds to find books and blocks and puzzles. Because chances are.... she might have never experienced that before.

Can you imagine that? 

We might not be able to buy her fancy vtech tablets or name brand clothes, but she will know that she is loved and valued. And that's what's important, right?

I cannot wait! But tomorrow, I will cherish every second I have with my Jetbaby, because she is growing up too quickly!

I hope you all have a merry Christmas!