I just got back from the card store where I spent slightly over &#036;30 on cards for the next 7 days only.   The cards are the least of my expenses as each and every card needs a gift or a check attached.   June is brutal.   This doesn&#39;t even cover Deb&#39;s b&#39;day which is on the 21st.   It only takes me through to my brother Bill&#39;s b&#39;day on the 18th.   <br /><br />Joey - I think you are wise looking to foster /adopt a slightly older child.   There are so many older children looking for a home and someone to love them. You are being very realistic about the age you will be when the child is older.       Good luck with your orientation meeting next month.   I&#39;m sure it will be a long drawn out process but very worth it in the end.    <br />