Michelle's Family

We've been staying busy this summer trying to finish up school work that we didn't get to this past year.  But we're managing to have lots of fun also. 

We got the kids a new (above ground) pool in lue of a vacation, so they've been keeping cool and having fun in there.  Here in the south, the humidity can be so miserable that the kids don't care to go outside when it's hot.  So I'm enjoying them having an outlet for some of that pent up energy that they have from staying inside. 

The kids are doing well.  But I'm still worried about Joshua.  He told Sarah the other day that his Mom and Dad are at their house crying because they miss him.  Sigh.  Two counselors and so far nothing is helping them "see" what I'm worried about.  I know this is a grieving process.  I get that.  But my gut tells me that if he doesn't learn how to deal with these worries and emotions, he's going to have a hard road ahead of him.  My gut is telling me that he has some serious issues concerning this and it's not going to just blow over on his own.  For the most part, he's well behaved.  According to both therapists this translates to mean he's dealing with it fine.  I don't think so.  I think he's a volcano....and one day all of his emotions will erupt.

This isn't stopping me from thoroughly enjoying him!  He's such a cutie.  And I am seeing some good signs!  He mentioned in a round about way that he loved me today!  He's only told me and Ronnie that he loves us 2 times since the birth families rights were TPR'd.  Well, 2 times without being prompted.  He's swimming like a fish though and he's turning so brown!  All of the kids are getting quite a tan this summer, lol.

I was going to post some pictures but it seems that my website capacity is full.  I'll have to upload later to photobucket, so I can post some!

Happy 4th y'all!