#finalization

[wikipov-blog]

Palace: Cabinet Reshuffle In Phase Finalization ! http://newish.info/61959-palace-cabinet-reshuffle-in-phase-finalization

[restlessmuseum]

[wikipov-blog]

Atletico Junior Is The Only Leader Of The Colombian Finalization Tournament ! http://newish.info/126801-atletico-junior-is-the-only-leader-of-the-colombian-finalization-tournament

[anadoptionstory-blog]

How it went

Friday went much better than expected. (read: better than "the worst")

The run-up to Friday's festivities was rocky, to say the least, capped by a middle-of-the-night meltdown Thursday that will go down in the record books. Xian saw his birth mom a few Monday's ago, and since then -- what with our prepping him for what to expect Friday -- had clearly been wrestling with some "big feelings." (that's what our therapists call them) This manifested itself in a number of ways -- oversensitivity, affection, pushing us away, heart-to-hearts, clamming up, hot-cold-hot-cold ... you get the picture.

He went to bed angry with us Thursday night. I can't even remember why. Probably didn't get to wear his favorite PJs or something. When C got him up in the middle of the night to go pee, he had already beaten her to it -- in his bed. I got up to help change the sheets while she took him in the bathroom to get cleaned up. This was when he flipped out -- crying, hitting, the whole nine yards.  We think it has something to do with being woken up abruptly from a deep sleep, mixed with embarrassment, and who knows -- maybe a past midnight trauma thrown in there. When he'd calmed down, C went into nurturing, therapeutic mom mode, hugging and comforting. Xian apologized. He was laughing and smiling. We were all hugging. C put him back in his bed and rubbed his back until he was asleep. All things considered, it was the best possible outcome to an overall rocky night.

That probably averted a rocky start to the morning Friday. (when Xian goes to bed unhappy, it usually carries over into the next day) We got ready and out the door without a hitch and with everyone in good spirits. Arriving at the courthouse, we were directed to the second floor and greeted with a registration table, friendly faces, and breakfast. A number of the lawyers and social workers who know Xian were there, all smiling. After barely cramming a few bites of breakfast, we were summoned to the courtroom for the finalization event.

When we got there, Xian's social worker handed him a thoughtful gift bag with Cars stuff, a backpack, and a preschool Bible. So, so nice. After that, we heard, "All rise!", and the judge entered the courtroom.

"Xian!" she yelled out, smiling from ear to ear.

Xian had this look like, "How does she know my name? And why is she wearing that long, black bathrobe?"

She ran down and greeted him and us joyfully. She directed us to a small table, where she began to ask Xian a number of questions to break the ice. Several of Xian's answers had the whole courtroom laughing. Finally, the judge told him it was time to sign some papers, but she'd only do it if he said, "Will you please sign the papers?" He did, and she signed the documents telling us and the world that we are officially a family forever. (Xian's lawyer and social worker were working the room with our phone cameras this whole time)

When she signed the official name change document for Xian, she had him say his name to her, which he did with a smile. "Four names!" she said. "I only have two! You must be a special boy."

"Now, would you like to go up and sit in my chair and let me spin you around?" she asked. Xian nodded.

We all went up to her chair, Xian got spun, and we took some family photos with the judge.

And with that, the finalization of the adoption of our son (!) was over. From arrival at the courthouse to walking out into the mid-morning sun, it was 45 minutes, max.

After changing out of our court clothes and grabbing some lunch, we got in the car and started driving toward our state's biggest amusement park. We had brainstormed things we could do that Xian would absolutely love, and for the last few months "rollercoasters" have been numero uno on the little guy's mind. So we decided we'd spend the afternoon riding rollercoasters.

And ride them we did. Our main nemesis all day were the danged height requirements on several of the rides, for without those Xian would have ridden just about everything that flies, spins, flips, and induces vomiting. It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon -- together, as a family, enjoying the warm sunshine and some over-the-top awesome fun. I even made my dancing debut as Beyoncé in a kids' show with the Loony Tunes characters.

At the end of the day, Yelp led us to a nice Italian place for dinner before we drove the couple of hours home. Expectedly, Xian conked out in the car, but not before emphasizing again how he wishes he could have ridden "the big rollercoasters." Something to look forward to, we told him.

A special note about Friday. Friday's finalization wasn't the end. Rather, it was more like the beginning. We still have a little boy who is trying to cope with some pretty big issues and questions. Questions of identity, blame, safety, security, family connection, and physical differences, among others. His thoughtfulness and occasional acting out have continued. He remains confused and concerned about his birth mom's safety and place in his life. Too often he spends the time he should be a carefree kid processing all-too-adult issues.

But we knew this would be the way it goes down. The best we can do is to love him with our full selves, be as honest as we can be with a four-year-old, patiently walk with him as he learns what to do with big feelings, and continue to love each other shamelessly and unconditionally.

[wikipov-blog]

Atletico Junior Took Over First Place In The Colombian Finalization Tournament ! http://newish.info/188402-atletico-junior-took-over-first-place-in-the-colombian-finalization-tournament

[justicecaballer]

ok. hopefully nothing supremely awful happens. i'm currently good to go. gonna be missing friday but i can't do much about that. that being said. sacanime plans: junpei, naegi, rose lalonde. at least, that's what i'm packing for. order tbd. he'll yea. lets do this

[frontlineacca-blog]

How to pass ACCA exams / ACCA exam tips - Phase 1.

I firmly believe that passing ACCA exams does not only require hard work; rather it requires determination, consistency and more importantly the use of appropriate study and exam techniques.

Through this blog, I will be providing you tips on regular basis, which if followed, will ensure your success with flying colors in ACCA exams.  For students’ convenience and ease of understanding, I have broken down tips on the basis of phases which a student comes across from deciding which paper to attempt till taking examination: 1. Before starting studies i.e. Planning Phase 2. During studies i.e. Preparation Phase 3. During revision i.e. Finalization Phase 4. Before exam i.e. Pre-Execution Phase 5. During exam i.e. Execution Phase I am sure most of the ACCA students are currently in the Planning Phase for June 2012 attempt. Some might have been entered in Preparation Phase as well. Therefore for this week, I will be focusing on tips for Phase 1 – Planning Phase.

1. Before starting ACCA exam studies i.e. Planning Phase:

[doctorniche-blog]

yahoo answer {link} Putting it out there that this is a school assignment.

[writeodome]

Prompt - 11/30/18

Write a piece in which a character finalizes their plans.