Jonathan Day 61

This has been one of the best days of my life!  I am officially and legally JH's Guardian.

After a sleepless night for both of us we woke-up very early to drive to Livingston County for our 11:00 AM court date.  Sherry met us there and after waiting about 30 minutes JH and I were in front of the Judge.  I was a little worried that things wouldn't go our way or something might happen like Sherry changing her mind.  None of that happened.  I was sworn in and had to tell the court why I wanted to be JH's guardian.  I am not an emotional person but sitting there telling the Judge how much I love this boy and watching Sherry across the courtroom crying did me in.

We left and immediately called Gramma(s), Aunt Jo Jo, Aunt Sue, Aunt Staci, and Uncle Mike.  Oh, and our attorney in Cook County.  On October 6th the motion for the adoption will be filed.  I know we have an amazing support system with all of out loving friends and family so keep the good thoughts and comments coming.  We need you all more than ever.

We got home and while I signed on to work and took a couple of meetings I sat in my office and watched Da Da and JH walking around the yard with JH pushing his car.  They fed the chickens, picked a few ripe tomatoes in the garden, and watered some new plants.  It was even better watching them tonight knowing that JH was legally ours!

We played and watched Yo Gabba Gabba and then we put him to bed.  He was fine until he tore a sticker in half that Da Da gave him for doing a good potty before bedtime.  Da Da went in and comforted him saying that he would give him a new sticker in the morning and that he should close his eyes.  I heard Da Da say "I love you, now close your eyes" and then JH said "okay" and did just that.