Back to School
I was never a fan of school or learning. But I got my Education Packet from CAS this week and its time to get back into it. As I was aware, the agency we picked requires 30 educational credits. This includes some adoption prep courses they offer, books read on adoption and parenting, cultural experiences, learning a new language, CPR and whatever else. We have to earn our 30 credits before we can accept a referral. So, I’m now giving us the deadline of September 1st. We must be entirely educated by then. I better get a certificate.
We’re certainly in a lucky spot for classes, though. With 4 fancy hospitals in our area, I’ve got my pick of Baby Care classes from every angle. A couple of hospitals even offer a Daddy specific “Bootcamp” for new dads. My Duke also offers some neat courses, like one on Choosing Quality Childcare, one on Food Allergies in Children and one on baby proofing your home. I will be prepared!
The only other thing going on is that my friends and family have received their reference letters and now they need to come up with glowing ways to tell CAS what good parents Steve and I will make. Hmmm…
I also got an email from the woman handling my homestudy history. She’s going to call me today. I’m a little nervous she’ll say something like “wow, now that I’ve read your autobiography… maybe we should rethink this…” but hopefully thats not the case.