Because I can't update my blog everytime something

[eratmama]

changes, but I wanted to tell someone..

Zucchini made a pretty convincing case why she wanted to come camping with us this weekend. We had a mature, adult conversation. She did everything we asked her to. When things upset her, she didn't let it ruin the day & moved on.

As of 10:42 CST, with no approval yet from the social worker,

We will be taking THREE kids on a seven hour car ride and camping for three nights (plus one night in a hotel half way home).

I think it's the right decision because I am more anxious about the car ride than the camping. And really wish we had a minivan instead of a station wagon.

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Yay for progress!

[kershnic]

Awesome! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that her maturity continues to reign and you have an awesome camping trip!! Do you actually need approval from the SW, or is it just a heads up for her?

[hlke]

I hope it goes well! And it's so nice Zucchini can have such mature conversations about things that matter to her.

[eratmama]

Needed social worker approval--traveling for so long, a bit out of state, and missing (and willing to make up) a visit with biomom.

Got it! We are off Thurs morning!

[kershnic]

ENJOY!

[mk]

That's awesome!

From Mandy's phone