The new date for termination of parental rights (TPR) is now April 4.  We won't be at that hearing because I already testified at the hearing back in August (the first half of TPR).  During this type of trial, no one is allowed to be in the court room except for the person testifying and the parents and lawyers.  I don't think spreading TPR out over 8 months is typical, but it is what it is.

We had a review hearing back in January.  Review hearings are automatically scheduled every six months in these cases.  It seemed silly that we could get into court for a hearing to say we were waiting on the rest of TPR, but the actual termination hearing couldn't take place.  But, I guess that's the court system for you.  The good thing about that hearing was we got a chance to tell the judge that we were seeing behavior issues in Isaiah which we felt were a result of visits.  The caseworker also reported that the mom's drug screens are still being positive for cocaine.  With all that being said, the judge said visits were to stop until the mom passed three consecutive drug screens. 

Honestly, I think the hearing made the judge see just how long this case had been going on.  And it reminded him it was his fault that it hadn't been ended. 

Whatever the case, visits are stopped and we are happy with that.  Our sweet boy is coming back and the tantrums and hitting are returning to a normal toddler level.  :)

On another topic, we finally decided it was time to attempt potty training with Isaiah.  It has went much smoother than I expected.  He's doing a great job!  He's so proud of himself for wearing his big boy underwear.

Alexander is doing awesome.  He has been so sweet and happy over the last few months.  It really is amazing to me how we can still be seeing changes in him after two years.