First placement

We accepted our first foster placement this week.  A 5mo baby girl.  It has already been a crazy roller coaster ride.  It is funny how quickly we have forgotten how much work it is to care for a baby!  We got the call late in the evening and she showed up around 8:30 at night.  The kids are absolutely in love with her and it is fun to watch them learn about caring for a baby.  The boys are extremely gentle and want to help.  Maeve views her more as a friend and I think is a little bored with her!  We don't know much about her case and would find it odd if she remains in care for too long.  We will get more information this week when we attend court.  From what we understand, this hearing is to decide if she is going to stay in state custody or go back with her family.  Since this is our first placement, we are new to all of this and curious to see how the wheels of the system turn.  Fun times!