Life

So it's that time where I decide to call and visit my cousins kids. Only when I call the lady refuses to allow me to see them. So I again reach out to CPS just to find out they were trying to contact me to see if I wanted custody of the children. I tried before but because both mom and dad put their aunt on the list and they had had them previously for short term, they automatically went to them. I think about it and I stress because it's a lot to take on three more kids when you are finally getting somewhere with your life and providing for your children. But I could never turn my back on children. Especially when a child has expressed to you himself at 5 years old that he wants to live with you. This child is now 6 and has told CPS that he doesn't feel loved where he is at. I think to not feel loved as a child is worse than any punishment that could be given. Not to mention he has two younger siblings that can't express how they feel. It's just sad I tell ya. So I'm going through the background check. I know I pass but I don't  know if Chris does. Either way I'm prepared for if they come. All I need is child care. Those children will be so much happier here. I always wanted to do foster care one day. Just didn't think I'd be doing something similar so soon while my children are still so young. I'll literally have a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 year old in my home. That's 6 kids. 3 boys and 3 girls. I'm already in the system so it's pretty easy to get me in. It's a lot to take in. Lots of big changes. But the kids will be so happy and I can stress how ever much I want. I know God will provide as he always has. He keeps putting this situation in my face. It's what I'm meant to do....

~Amanda Kay

School

So, someone tell me what are all the gallon and quart baggies for in school? I mean I've seen one or two come home throughout the year but not a whole two boxes worth. What do they seriously use them for? I'm just wondering. And another thing, how can I buy my kids their stuff and not put their names on it. It saves the teacher time why can't I make sure what I paid for is what I get. I don't mind helping others in need but if I pay more for something because my child wants or needs it, shouldn't I be able to ensure my child gets theirs. Again I'll even buy extra but if I buy left handed scissors because my son is left handed then I want my son to get to use his left handed scissors. Not right handed. I mean think about it, why do we even need to buy some of these things? I bought scissors for my daughter last year for Kindergarten, but they never came home at the end of the year so what happened to them? And the folders, if I buy plastic folders it's because it's more durable and that's going to make it through the year unlike the paper ones that my children keep bringing home. Just saying!