Turns out we obviously DID have ENOUGH on our plate!!

After much discussion last night Paul and I decided NOT to place an offer on the house at this time. We heard that the owner would not be willing to entertain an offer with ANY conditions on it what so ever - so that pretty much put us out of the game. Why bother trying if you know your offer is going to be rejected. We figured, if he does not want to play ball then screw him. We would love to have moved into such a great neighborhood, in a much bigger house - but if it is not meant to be then who are we to argue. Although we were disappointed, we also felt some relief not to have to deal with all of this right now (although I do maintain that no time is a good time to move - cause moving is almost always an ass pain).

On the "Sadie" front, I heard from CAS yesterday. What I heard was "NOTHING"! They know nothing about how the meeting went nor have they heard back from the birthfather's lawyer. I mean..."no rush, its just a little girls life we are talking about here". "Seriously, take your time!!!! I mean we can just adopt her after she graduates college". That way we can save a whole boat load of money and tons of aggravation!!!

This process is so incredibly frustrating - we find a little girl to adopt but we can't adopt her at that time - we wait ten months, get the call, find out we are good to go and then, "Nope" we have to WAIT SOME MORE 'cause someone else may want to adopt her....THEN the whole process goes into limbo and nobody knows anything. This process is supposed to be 'child oriented' (supposed to be what is best for the child). I ask you does this seem like this is what is 'BEST for the CHILD'?? This Lawyer needs to stop dragging his feet and either fish or cut bait. Don't just leave things hanging in the balance!

Here is hoping we hear something today - but we were warned we may not hear anything until after October 28th court date (her wardship hearing). We have also been warned that this date will more then likely be adjourned. "No Seriously - take your time!!!"

Arghhhhh!!!!