This morning started out like any normal day, 6 am, get up the kids, shower get dressed. But instead of a jeans and t-shirt, I put on a suit and makeup and fixed my hair, because today was our court date! At 8:30 we dropped off the baby at the sitter’s house and was at the attorney’s office by 8:50. At 9:20 we had an appointment with the attorney to go over the final details and then we walked over to the court house to be there 15 minutes early. We got called in by the court clerk and she locked the court room. The attorney then talked with the judge saying that BM has failed to contact and visit, has not supported him in 6 months. They then talked back and forth to make sure procedure was followed.
Finally the judge asked to talk to Austin, and made sure he was OK with the adoption and name change. He then asked him if he heard what my roles as a parent were (to make sure he has an education, a roof over his head, food and clothing) and told him that as my son he also has responsibilities that include obeying, listening and being respectful to me. The judge said he was satisfied that the termination was in Austin’s best interests and then seconds later said because Austin was free to be adopted that he was granting my motion to adopt and that was that! At 10:15 am MST I legally became the mother of my son who I have known in my heart was my own for 7 years now.
After a quick run to the county clerks office, and then back to the attorneys office, we were all done with the legal part of today. We had a nice brunch and the boys are now watching the new Superman movie with daddy. In about an hour we are going to head up north to Build a Bear to make Austin something to help him remember this day. We are then going to Red Lobster (his choice) for dinner.
Thank you everyone for your kind words and support through this. I really appreciate all of you!!
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YAY!!!!!!
Now you’re legally what you have always been!
You’ll always be mom……congrat! Short labor pains! LOL
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November 30th, 2006
Awwww…that just about made me cry. How sweet. I’m so happy for you! Everyone looks so nice all dressed up.
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December 1st, 2006
I got all teary eyed now! You guys are so precious. I’m so glad it went smoothly. Sending big hugs!!!!
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December 1st, 2006
oh Heather, congrats! I know it has been a loooong road. Who knew we would both become moms again so close together! I think we both hoped things would have worked out a LONG time ago
Congrats – you and Austin are both so lucky 
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December 2nd, 2006
Wonderful story – thanks for sharing through the Blog Carnival. I love that the judge explained to your son his responsibilities!
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December 27th, 2006
hugs n kisses! that was incredibly emotional! anyway, congratulations!
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December 27th, 2006
Visiting by way of the carnival! I love this post. I’m adopted too!
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December 27th, 2006
thanks for sharing. Sounds like the kind of GREAT day that makes me want to call my mom
now i think i’ll have to go back through your archives to catch up on the history that i’ve missed.
congrats!
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December 27th, 2006
What a handsome and lucky young man! Of course, you the parents are lucky too.
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December 27th, 2006
This post was amazing, and brought a tear of joy to my eye. My dream is to adopt children when I’m ready for that step in life…and this is such a touching, amazing story. Thank you.
I found you through the blog carnival, and I’m sure glad I did!
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December 27th, 2006
Good for you!
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December 27th, 2006
Hey, just stopping by from the carnival…thanks a bunch for participating…I hope you will again in the future!
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December 28th, 2006
Hi found you through the Carnival.
What a wonderful post.. Thanks for sharing.
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December 28th, 2006
Nice story – thanks. Nice that the judge was happy to be in the family photos as well. I need a judge to come around occassionally and remind the kids of their responsibilities – trouble is most are now adults!
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December 28th, 2006
My parents went through this process twice, once for me and once for my sister…
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December 29th, 2006
Thanks for sharing this great post on the Carnival!
May your 2007 be filled with happiness and blessings galore =)
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December 29th, 2006
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