Child who speaks NO English

[Secondtimearound]

Aw !!!! That's so sweet !!!!!
He will catch on so quickly !!! Kids are amazing !
It must feel so good to see he is connecting with you !!!

[5 Little Monkeys]

He is an absolute sweetheart which makes this whole process SO much easier! Our only issue (aside from the language one) is naptime but even that he did so good with today. He cried at first, I hugged him and laid him down and he slept for an hour. Got up and used the washroom and than slept for another hour!! Mom picked up today and said he went to bed later last night. Hopefully his 2 hour nap doesn't make him stay up late again!

[SillyGirl_C]

I too am loving this thread! So positive!! I am so proud of you for taking the chance with this family.

[5 Little Monkeys]

Thanks sillygirl!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Well almost finished the week, 4 days with him. It has gone so much better than I could have hoped! He did cry today at drop off and not want to come in the house but after I went outside to get him (his older brother drops off) he stopped crying and started to play with the other 2 boys. I do think he likes coming here but I am sure it is still a confusing thing for him!!

He hasn't ate a whole lot here this week but today he came to me and said "teacher" and pointed to his tummy. I asked if he was hungry and he said yes. Throughout the week I have been giving lots of thumbs up and saying "good" and today when he got his plate of potatoes, cucumbers and chicken and cheese quesidilla (weird combo but it was leftover day lol) he gave me a thumbs up and smiled and ate all his potatoes and cucumbers!!! He seriously is the cutest!

He has been getting better with nap. He sleeps an hour and than I lay with him for the last hour. Today he came up the stairs after 30 mins but I took him back down and put him back on his bed and he was fine, no tears and went back to sleep.

He is a very happy and funny child. All week we have played with each other and he is a big jokester lol. He enjoys making silly faces, weird noises and tickling each other. He also loves to mimic me if I cough or make a funny noise. I take pictures throughout the day and every time I ask him to "smile" or "say cheese" he closes one eye and pokes his eye and laughs....not sure if it's just something he does or what but it's hilarious and so cute!

I really hope he is going home and telling his parents how much fun he is having here as I would love for him to stay beyond next week. Mom has picked up twice and seems really happy after he talks to her for a bit. I have no idea what they are saying though lol. I've been sending home a paper detailing his day for them. Today I had a chiropractor appointment and my husband watched them for the 30 minutes I was gone and he did fantastic!! I normally don't like to leave them with my husband until they've been here at least a month but I really needed this appointment for my back pain so I'm glad it went well!!

Thanks for all the encouragement....I don't think I would have said yes if it hadn't been for you guys!!

[SillyGirl_C]

They would be crazy not to stay with you. I think you got yourself a new family!!! Way to go!!!!

[5 Little Monkeys]

I'm hoping it was just due to their fear but when dad asked if they could do two weeks first and than go from there, it made me wonder if they just needed two weeks of care? During the initial interview I was under the impression that both worked at the same place. However, the older son filled in the forms and mom works but dad's says none?? I'm hoping they will want to continue though!

[superfun]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that they stay. That would be great.

[Secondtimearound]

It would be so disappointing if he only needed two weeks care ! So much transitioning !!
Your post is really unique and sweet to read !

[5 Little Monkeys]

Well to add on to my already blah mood this week.......mom came at pick up today and thanked me for care but said she is on holidays now and will be staying home with him and that they would miss me. I said ok, are you wanting to come back after that and she just kept saying she is on holidays. So I said that it was nice to meet them and that we would miss him and I'm sad that he won't be back. She thanked me again and said take care.....I'm confused but pretty sure they are gone! It's very disappointing after putting in two weeks of transitioning and getting to know him. He seemed to have a lot of fun here and got along with everyone. Other than the language barrier and a bit of a naptime issue, things were great!!! I feel so used!! lol. I had a feeling when dad came 2 weeks ago that they might have needed only 2 weeks and I should have listened to my gut. Oh well, it was an experience and a good two weeks with him and it gave me some extra money. Sucks but what can I do....UGH, so glad it's Friday and I can just be whiny, stay in bed and feel sorry for myself! I hope this grouchy blah mood is gone by Monday!!