Transition-Day Six- Lesson Learned

Day Six of our schedule, our second day visit. We picked up M&S this am around 10 and then went around running errands. First to Tractor Supply for dog food, then to get gas, and lastly to Walmart. We told the girls that today we can pick out backpacks, 'look' at toys, and find some back to school clothes. The girls were excited to hear that they would not be wearing a uniform to their new school in CA, but that meant buying all new appropriate school clothing (ICK!). 

Getting dog food and getting gas was the easy part. Walmart was a bit more challenging. First the girls had issues with who was going to push the cart, then Dad mentioned that they could sit in the cart, which I did not agree with, which turned into a slight meltdown in the entry way at Walmart with S. we got it figured out and then trampled our way to the back to school section  for backpacks. This was a pretty easy choice for the girls due to a low selection so close to school starting. Next to quickly looked at bikes and toys. This went pretty well too, except for S constantly asking for us to buy her something. We went to the girls clothing section and found an outfit, then a couple more, and some clothing that was also on clearance. We let them pick out clothes, which turned into quite the ordeal, but we survived. I learned a lesson today in clothes shopping with two girls...I will go and pick it out myself and bring it home, or take them one by one. It was too overwhelming, and I don't think I was prepared for it. M&S are used to just having a couple choices, but when thrown with many, our 'engines' start running high, which makes all of us a little stressed out. The grocery section was a piece of cake. 

Home we came to eat lunch. After lunch we went up stairs to play in their rooms for a bit. S really enjoyed playing with the Barbie dream house, while M was more into the stuffed animals. After playing some, it was time to rest. S curled up in her new bed and Spike and I joined her while M and Sean went downstairs to watch tv and hang out. Our down time lasted about 30 minutes and then we were getting ready to walk the dogs to the park. Our play time was cut short by some rowdy, unruly, rude kids, but we were able to play some before heading back home. We watched a tinker bell movie while Sean made dinner. Smoothies were for dessert and then 6pm came around and their foster parents came to pick them up. 

All in all a good day with a few little issues hear and there, nothing we couldn't handle. S is more anxious and rambunctious, while M is more calm, but bossy. They are definitely little handfuls, but the I Love You's and Moms and Dads are priceless and sweet. 

Tomorrow is Sunday, a day of rest for us. The girls will be staying at their foster parents for the day and we will just be having a phone conversation at 7pm with them. I welcome the rest day as I look at our jam packed schedule and seeing that our movers are coming next Monday. Which means that with the girls spending the whole weekend with us, we will also be organizing our house for the move. Let the fun begin!