Well, I started a hardcore responsibilities = privileges system. Right now we are in the first stage with no tv, games, special "D time", nothing but reading or amusing yourself in some unplugged way. It's the third day, and the first two he was not successful in working towards more privileges. Today was good. Woke up on time (Christmas party & last day of school were motivating), no major opposition to anything, helped cook dinner, had good visit with caseworker, and bed without a fuss. I don't know if he'll be able to hold it together for the last 4 days until Santa comes. Then next week he is spending a couple of days at my sister's house, so we will both get a break. I am hoping we will be approved for and start in-home therapy soon after the new year. It sounds like we will be going to court sometime in January to finalize the adoption. While I'm not holding my breath, it's possible that he might relax a little bit after that. More proof of permanency?
We took turns reading and combing each other's hair tonight. It was fun. He has a baby afro that we have not been taking proper care of. The hair thing will probably come up as a huge post sometime soon. It is an issue.
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