Another Day In Court

I was not able to go to court yesterday. Jon and I had to split up. Jon went to court and I took Tanner to his Dr. appt. I was bummed I was not in court but Jon was very thorough in his explanation of what occurred so I couldn't be to disappointed.

First of all his Dr. appt. went very well. He is so so small I can not believe it. He is in 5% range for weight and the 5% - 10% for height. Then his head circumference in in the 50% range. I love my little boy with a big head.

As for court I feel it was a bitter sweet day. Sweet because I really feel that adoption is a guarantee at this point, but disappointing that we are not there quite yet. Jennifer is wanting a mediation with Jon and I to discuss involvement in his life. Allie is not a discussion because she is already ours! Yeah!!! Jennifer had said that she had requested, from her lawyer, pictures of Allie. We were never aware of any request but that is why she has been angry with us and has been fighting us, trying to send him to the family in New Jersey. The most frustrating thing in all of this is that it could have been resolved just by talking to her. I have no problems sending pictures to her once a year but that is the extent of her involvement. When the kiddo's are 18 they can decide what they want to do and I will support them. We have everything pushed back one month until we meet with Jennifer. We pray that she is okay with the contract that has been drafted by Tanner's attorney. I love that little man and I want to be done with court. But if I was supposed to learn something in everything that has happened over the last few months it is patience. He will be ours soon and his birth certificate will say Tanner William Smith! Our next 2 court dates are on Aug. 16th and Aug 25th. I pray that the next time we must go there is for the adoption. I pray Jennifer's heart will soften towards us and accepts the contract so there are no hard feelings. Lots of prayers between now and then.