We Passed 'Em All!

Sorry it has been awhile on the updates, getting our house ready for inspection was a lot more work than we thought it would be.  However, it was worth it because we passed both inspections with flying colors!!!  WHOOP!  Now if only we could keep it that clean...  It was stressful for us as we had some long nights.  Oddly enough, when we open a drawer/cupboard and it snaps back closed because of the child locks, we just bust out in laughter.  That may be a sign of being crazy, but I think we are taking all these hoops with a grain of salt. 

Anywho, here is what we have left before we officially become a "waiting family":

Fire Inspection – passed (4/26)!

Health Inspection – passed (5/2)!

 

Health Status Forms – filled out by doctor, not yet scheduled

• Medical history
• Physical
• Drug screen
• TB test
• Hepatitis B immunization

Home Study – schedule after health status forms are done

• All mattresses for children have plastic cover/protector
• Infant cribs meet proper safety requirements
• Crib bumpers, soft bedding/comforters, stuffed animals and pillows are not used in crib
• Adequate and accessible personal storage space for each child
• Each child has a towel and there is adequate soap/hygiene items available for use
• All food items stored off the floor
• Food is stored appropriately – plastic wrap and foil are not used to seal food containers
• Thermometer temperature in refrigerator is at 37 and freezer is at 0 degrees
• Cleaning supplies are stored separately from food and out of the reach of children – if stored anywhere else, they must be behind a lock
• Baby gates are used for stairways and fire place
• All windows have screens
• Tobacco products are used outside
• An emergency kit (water, change of clothes, battery powered radio, sanitary wipes, blanket and non-perishable food) is readily accessible, and includes at least 2 working flashlights with batteries
• At least one fire extinguisher on each level of the home
• Fire inspection and environmental inspection are posted
• All medication is locked behind at least one lock, including refrigerated medication
• All psychotropic medications are locked behind two locks
• All outdoor areas appear safe and clean
• Pool area is enclosed by a 4’ locked fence – at least 2 life-saving devices are accessible
• Vehicles used for transporting children are in good repair
• All child safety car seats meet requirements and are installed safely
• Tools and lawn equipment kept out of reach of children or in locked sheds
• Thermometers in refrigerator and freezer
• No trampolines

Getting closer - I think  can see the light!  Please keep us in your prayers, as we try to finish up the last few hoops, our calendars are filling up and slowing up down.  We need to make sure we keep our priorities straight!

Here is a sneak peek at our photo book so far: 
(only have the first few pages done, but will be working on it as summer nears!)

http://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/family/john-michelle-jackson-7384084