updates from the previous bulleted update...

• My CASA case did not end in January, but the child is back in her home.  We go to court March 11th, and it will most likely be closed then.  7 months from assignment to closing.  Average is 22 months.  But, it seems fortuitous that it's ending so quickly as you cannot be a CASA and a foster parent.  It's considered a conflict of interest.  God knows what He's doing!  Had I chosen the other CASA case I was offered, it's probable that it would have had to be reassigned or I could not have taken in Shortcake.  As it is, since there was only two weeks to closing when we brought her home, they let me stay on the case just to end it.
• I'm no longer considering trying to transfer schools for next year. It was decided for me!  The principal came to me this week and told me that he was notified that one of the Functional Skills classes (Westport has 2) was being moved from Westport to McGregor.  I'm hoping for a transfer to Bowerman, but if it doesn't happen, I'll be moving to McGregor.  Either way, I will be changing schools next year, since the other FS teacher has way more seniority than me and wishes to remain at Westport.  Truth is, I was 90% decided to go ahead and try for the transfer anyway and was praying that God would make it totally clear what the right thing was.  Just another example that he has it all figured out!  It was like he said, "ok, you want me to tell you to leave, here!  I'll get rid of the whole class!  Now you have to leave."  I am sad at leaving my paras and students (although if I go to Bowerman, one of the students may get sent with me, he lives closer to Bowerman than Westport and if I go to Mc Gregor, he and one other student from my room and a few from the other FS room are likely to wind up there with me).
• Paternity tests on Madi confirm what we all knew by looking at her.  She's definitely James' kid!
• I turned in my MAP-As and am thrilled to have that off my back!  Another year from now, I'll do it all over again.
• My dog is JEALOUS of Shortcake.  He does not understand at ALL why I give her attention.  The first night, he wasn't allowed in the bathroom while I got her ready for bed and he proceeded to go pee on my bed.  He got a spanking and has not tried it again, thankfully.  But he's certainly a little bit confused by this new competitor for my affections.
• I still miss my friends who have moved.  All of you, please come back???