4+ Weeks and Waiting Patiently

Happy Sunday!
We're 4+ weeks into PGN and waiting patiently. It seems things are still moving slowly within PGN. If you can believe all the posts, it sounds like there are many files simply waiting for the Director's signature and they are just sitting on his desk. His desk must look like my in-box. :)
There has been progress for some people - good and bad. Dawn finally got the DNA and family court social worker interview on Emilee but little Berali's birthmom has taken her back. That type of situation is always a double edged sword. You're happy the birthmom has chosen to parent their child, but you hurt for the adoptive family who is experiencing the loss. Some cases have actually come out of PGN. Most seem to have been waiting since March, April and May so it's good to see they're finally coming out. I figure we've got another 8 weeks or so to go. No science in that number but a guess just the same.
Devin came home from Russia this past Wednesday. We are all happy to have her home. Really happy. There were too many plane crashes in Russia while she was gone. Her photos were a lot of fun to look at. Since she's been home she had lunch with a favorite high school teacher and has been spending time with her boyfriend and friends. We even see her now and then.
We've been doing some cleaning here. I'm still trying to figure out how to turn Jayden's room into a room for three girls. We had originally figured Devin and Jayden would share a room, since Devin is at school most of the year. However, Jayden is absoltely insistent the she and the twins all sleep in the same room. She tells us they'll be lonely and afraid when they first come home so it's better if she's in there with them. I figure that's an "out of the mouth of babes" statement and she'd know better than anyone. However, I still need to figure out how to do it. Add toys and clothing for 3 little girls.....my mind just gets fuzzy.
I watched a show on the Duggar family and felt ashamed. They have 16 kids and are the most organized people I've ever seen. Their children are perfect children. They pick up after themselves, don't talk back to their parents and even help out around the house. It's impressive. As I said, I am ashamed and need to get more organized.
I must also confess that I've spent a few too many hours at Nordstrom's since it's their anniversary sale. This sale is usually a big thing for our house and this year is no exception. I found a great bag for work that actually holds my laptop and doesn't look anything like a laptop case. Jayden and the twins made out pretty well too. Jayden is a skinny thing and Nordies has the best jeans for her since they're adjustable in the waist. Taylor talked me out of a couple of pairs of shoes.
This week promises to be a good week. Work will be fun and my new Director of Benefits starts on Friday. I am so happy to have filled this position and the person I've hired has great experience. Now I only have one vacancy left to fill.
Have a great week everyone!
Ruth