Sing in the rain

As a prospective solo female adopter, I thought this was a useful resource.  Yes, I have male friends and family who will be in their life/ lives, but every little helps Dad how do I - YouTube channel

I've just finished reading Raising Turnip. This book is from the perspective of a single adopter. I didn't find it as gritty and challenging as most that I've been reading so far, but it was interesting and there were still a few takeaways... I quite liked the concept of the belly line   "In an effort to stop Freddie over-eating, when he wanted more, we would always say let’s check the belly line. He would lift his top up and I would run my finger across his belly or chest where the food was up to. If I thought he had eaten too much I would say, ‘The belly line is really high,’ and draw it right under his neck. If I thought he could eat a bit more, then the belly line would be much lower. He never questioned the fact that he couldn’t see it " I've thought a bit about the conversation on being a single mum. though I have had the conversation on being single with friends' children, it's different when they are being asked about their family. " From ...

 I've been accepted onto stage two! Exciting and a prompt to double down further on my research and preparations! I've been working hard to prepare the environment. I'm not fitting the cupboard child locks yet (even though the H&S checklist did seem to be asking me to!) I can't get everything prepared for their room(s). I don't know whether I'll be approved for one or the two I've asked for and i don't know what age(s) they'll be. I have plans and scenarios for the house depending on what is right for them. ..That said, the room needed to have curtains, lampshade and bits anyway ...and if things pop up on Facebook Marketplace or Freegle that look appropriate and more affordable then I'm picking up relevant bits along the way. Thanks to a lovely donation from a friend my kitchen has a mini kitchen alongside it, which four children have already put to the test and approved in it's first two weeks of situ. :) Again, it might not be right for...