[honu]

I thought it would be nice to get to know a few people interested in adopting older children. This thread seems pretty quiet for the most part, so I'm hoping to liven things up with some questions. Come on, don't make me hunt you down.

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? 18months to 12 years

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? Domestic

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I'm almost 30 and DH is 37

Isn't this fun? Come on it is too! How about a couple more?

Hobbies anyone? I love to garden, crochet, a little scrapbooking, a few crafts, yard sales, hiking, fishing, snorkeling when I can, and of course net surfing

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Chocolate Eclair Bar, I still get them sometimes on the weekends when I'm at home

Who's up for it next?

[DianeScraps]

I'll Bite


What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? Hoping to Adopt Female between 4 and 12

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? Domestic

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? DH and I are both 31


Hobbies anyone? Scrapbooking, Rubber stamping, Tractor Pulling

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? The Ice Cream Man didn't come to my house, but we went to the Dairy for Vanilla Peanut butter cones :-D

[Peggy]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? I adopted an 8 year old who is now 12. I plan on adopting again next year, or being on the waiting list hopefully with the age range 5 to 10.

Married, single, significant other? Single

Domestic or International or both? Through fostercare

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 40's
Isn't this fun? Come on it is too! How about a couple more?

Hobbies anyone? Right now I am back in school, (my second time as an adult, so it could be a hobby). But otherwise gardening.

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? I agree with Chocolate Eclair Bar

[ajjhmf]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? Adopted my son at age 4 two years ago. Our original age range was sibling group of up to 3 ages 3-8. We hope to adopt again, but not for a few years.

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? We adopted through the fostercare system.

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? DH is 30 and I'm 32.

Isn't this fun? Come on it is too! How about a couple more?

Hobbies anyone? Is posting on forums a hobby? Seriously, I scrapbook and garden.

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Astro Pop! I remember they were HUGE and tasted awesome. The new ones they sell aren't as good.

Blessings,
Jenny

[Colorbind love]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? We always get homestudy approval for anything under age 10. Our first came home at 7.5 and we're currently waiting on a little one who turns 4 next week

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? International

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? We would both fall in the 20-29 category, the upper parameter of it at this point though

Hobbies anyone? reading, writing, crochet for me, embroidery, cross-stitch and collecting trains for DH

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Bomb pops, and we're properly indoctrinating all 4 of the children to these as well. But, there's no ice cream truck in our town, so we have to buy them at the grocery store.

[honu]

I just can't believe more folks have not replied here, what's up with that??

I know more people out there are adopting older children, are they all so busy with their kids that they don't have time to come here and chat with us? How am I supposed to learn about all of this if I can't find anyone to ask questions to? I'm really not even sure what to ask yet, as we have not brought our kids home, but I know I'm just gonna have a million of them.

I think I just get anxious and start worrying before things even happen, after all we don't even know what age of children will be coming to us yet. I'm just one of those people who likes to plan and organize and prepare, you know? I admit I've got a little OCD, but hey, it keeps me busy and my mind alert. I have a very difficult time taking things as they come and waiting patiently, ha, don't even know the meaning of the word.

I guess I'll keep reading posts and try to learn from all the veterans. I just wanted to meet others adopting older kiddos because so many here are in the baby game. Hope to continue getting to know more of you!

[Lorraine123]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? We have two bio children ages 17 and 13. Our daughter was placed with us at age 6 and she is now 8.

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? Domestic - foster care

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I am 42.

Hobbies anyone? Reading, knitting, sewing, church, doing things with my kids.

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Nutty Buddies. Love them.

[crick]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? We adopted a sibling group of 4, 3 boys and a girl. They were 5,4,3&2 at time of placement.

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? domestic foster care

Age category - I'm 35 & dh is 42

Hobbies anyone? Is laundry considered a hobby? LOL!
I USED to have hobbies! When I have time....swimming, reading, writing, travelling. Not a crafty person at all, which is quite apparent when it comes time to iron on all the badges for cubscouts & brownies....

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Ohhh....it would have to be either the bomb pop or the drumstick. And don't forget the razzle dazzle gum eventhough it's not ice cream. In "those days" though, the ice cream man was the only one who had that gum. I'm old!

Honu - funny about hunting us all down because we are "too busy" to post! LOL! You are well on your way to becoming a forum stalker!

[bjolly]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? We have a 10 year old girl who was placed with us 2 months ago for adoption. : )

Married, single, significant other? domestic partners

Domestic or International or both? domestic, waiting foster child

Age category - 30s


Hobbies anyone? our pets, saltwater fish tank, bike riding, gardening

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? rainbow snow cone!

[honu]

Thanks Crick! You know, I'm out of work right now and promise not to stalk so much once I start working again!

[ericsmom98]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? 6-10 yr old boy and 11-15 yr old girl

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? Domestic - foster care

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I'm 31, dh is 38.

Hobbies anyone? Camping, boating, hiking, camping, playing soccer, gardening, sewing. And did I mention camping?

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Can't decide! Ice cream sandwich, chocolat eclair, and nutty buddy were all my faves.

[greenberry]

what age childrens have you adopted or waiting? boy-10yr girl 11yr in adoption process been with us for 15mo.

married, single, sig--married

domestic-international---domestic theraputic foster care

age? 41-hubby, 39

hobbies--camping-fishing-gardening( children included)

ice cream--world class chocolate

[reeseshaven]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? Adopted a 7year old girl and 3 year old boy, (siblings placed with us at 6 and 2 ½) waiting to hear on a 12 year old girl (still in the matching process).
Married, single, significant other? Married 10years this June
Domestic or International or both? Domestic - foster care

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I’m 30 hubby is 35.
Hobbies anyone? Scrapping, bead work and reading (when & if I can find the time)
Okay a fun one; at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Nutty Buddy, push ups!!!!!

[SquirlyGirl]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? waiting hoping for at least 2 boys between 4 and 10 and possibly a girl in the same range (we have 2 Bio daughters 11 & 13)

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? Domestic

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I'm 34 DH is 35


Isn't this fun? Come on it is too! How about a couple more?

Hobbies anyone? I am in school too, hoping to finish soon, I love to read, and you name it craft wise I have tried it. I go back and forth between the many craft projects from sewing, and crocheting to painting

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Ice cream sandwhiches or Nutty Buddy's

Who's up for it next?

[Jensboys]

What age children have you adopted or are you waiting to adopt? We adopted two boys at the ages of 3 and 4, They are now 10 and 9. Our bio sons are 7 and 4

Married, single, significant other? Married

Domestic or International or both? International. We are Canadian - our sons were American. Missouri DFS

Age category (don't answer if you don't want to), 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80^? I'm 31, DH is 34

Isn't this fun? Come on it is too! How about a couple more?

Hobbies anyone? THE FORUM!!!

Okay a fun one, at least I think so, what was your favorite ice cream man treat? Absolutely anything with Chocolate