FIRST TWO DAYS OF FOSTER CARE with sibling group of 3

The first 2 DAYS with our sibling group of 3 kids ages 7.5, 2.5 and 5 months old was long - we were all so exhausted, but there were so many great moments as we really bonded with the kids!
There is definitely a NEED in every state for foster parents. I hope this encourages you to take the first step to get licensed yourself or help a foster parent local to you :)
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[@HappyHoppe]

The craziest part about the first 2 days was the sheer exhaustion Peter and I felt - but we are so thankful for the opportunity to have these wonderful kids in our home 💗💗💙 They truly are a blessing! Looking forward to sharing more 😊 What other aspects of our daily life as a household of 5 are you curious about?

[@razzo086]

God love you, my prayers go out to you look after your family, like your life depends on them their life depends on you, look after them

[@michelle3445]

I hope y’all are doing ok. I just found your channel. Did the kids get Covid also?

[@HappyHoppe]

@@michelle3445 yes. We all got it. I talk about how it affected all of us in the next video of the first TWO WEEKS

[@michelle3445]

@@HappyHoppe I’m binging your videos, but also doing virtual school with kids and cleaning at same time (so it’s taking me longer than normal to watch a whole video). I’m sure I’ll see that one soon. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@tiffytoo]

Why did u decide to foster?

[@hobsonfamily778]

If I was ever in a situation where I couldn’t love and look after my children I would want a couple like you to be taking care of them 🥰

[@JulieLynn89]

Bless their little hearts. I can’t imagine being in their situation. It breaks my heart for them. 😔 I’m so happy there are people like you and Peter who share God’s love in so many ways. Continued prayers for your family!

[@mahones981]

Thanks so much for sharing your early foster care experience. Very moving .You are on a journey like no other! Our journey started 9 years ago and its a roller-coaster ride! It will be very tough at times but remember that God is with you. God bless.

[@mahones981]

@MissX33 You make a valid point however if we only do something cause we think it won't be difficult then no one would take on foster care.

[@elizabethlarose3632]

Your smile says it all. 💖

[@Stepwel4two]

Thank you, it warms our hearts to hear, that these little ones have a loving couple to take care of them. Praise the Lord.

[@debbieblincoe9880]

Thank you both for being the blessed angels that you both are for the 3 of them.

[@WhereToLillian]

So so good.... thank you for sharing your caring adventure with the children.😊

[@kellyhester2371]

I've been waiting for you to post an update! I was so excited to watch this! ❤ great job!

[@aliciaolsavsky4098]

What a great video to watch! Congratulations on such a great journey so far! Can’t wait to watch more!

[@reneechinchillaporras8204]

Thank you for sharing this!! ❤️ I love following this foster care journey!

[@robertlamborn7518]

Best wishes and Blessings to you and Peter.

[@FinMeg]

Very happy for you guys ❤️

[@christlives92]

Thanks for sharing the update! I can only imagine how hard it is step away right now. You are glowing in this role of motherhood!

[@christieo2739]

It takes a special type of person to be open to fostering. I’m so glad you guys were able to provide a loving home for those siblings.

[@samanthadavis5139]

Thank you so much for sharing how your first couple of days went. I'm always going to come back to your videos went I feel like I'm having a rough day. You're such an inspiration and I love how you always see the good in everything ❤

[@chasingrainbowschannel]

What a mixture of joy and heartbreak all at the same time. My heart just broke about hearing the little girl cry for her mama, but then I feel so happy to know they are in such good hands with you both. Such a beautiful picture of how God is able to show his love through us if we are willing to be his vessel. Praying for you both and for the kiddos.🙏💜

[@teeteeiren9748]

God is So Good!!! Continued Prayers for You and the Children 💕

[@susanlumley5547]

Yay! You are surviving. So glad these kids found you guys ❤. It is exhausting and rewarding.

[@shandonwade5201]

The 2 of you are naturals. Yes your smile says it all. Even when your face wasn't smiling your eyes were. There is going to be up ups and downs downs, but you got this. I'll have you and the little ones in my prayers. These kids don't know just how lucky they are to have both of you, but they will.

[@mrsrobertson3569]

That's so lovely of you and your husband. I and my husband are looking into been a foster parent because we have been trying to get pregnant. Watching this video kind of give me some inspiration. Thanks for putting this amazing video up😊🤗

[@tweet202]

You are absolute angels! Thank you for doing God’s work and being a light to these kiddos in this scary time for them. Blessings and prayers for all of you and their parents!

[@cubweekly]

May God give you mercy grace and wisdom. He will help you and your precious little ones. I'm so happy for you all

[@debrataylor2059]

This is just amazing!

[@osh3000]

You so kind!

[@HappyHoppe]

God is so kind to us and thankful to have the opportunity to show His kindness to those around us 💗💗💙

[@randalynshaw7262]

My husband and I have been fostering for over 5 years. I love the welcome cake idea. I will have to do that as well. 😃

[@itsjustme7169]

You all will be in our prayers. Hope you are feeling well. Thank you for loving on those kiddos and allowing God to work through you. I hope and pray seeds will be planted and someday they will come to know the Lord

[@Sdal2593]

I'm tired just listening. You're amazing.

[@loriolson692]

So this is hard for me to put out there but I think you guys are amazing we need more awesome foster parents like you guys I got lucky and my little man that is seven and a half was adopted at five by a great set of foster parents unfortunately I wasn't able to get him back I was part of that 30% but I do get pictures once maybe twice a year and that's better than nothing and I just want to say how amazing you guys are coming from the parent side you don't always get that and I know that but foster parents are amazing 90% of the foster parents out there do it out of love and you guys are one of them and I just want to say how much I thank you and appreciate you for what you do

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww 🥰 wow! Thank you for sharing a little of your story with us! I can’t even imagine how hard this may have been for you to watch, but your comment has really brightened my day! Your son is lucky enough to have so much love in his life - from you and his adopted family 💕

[@adrianavillastrigo3924]

may God Bless this couple with a baby i have a feeling this is your year hun 🥰🥰🥰🥰 such an sweet couple

[@OurFamilyVine]

So excited to get an update! You guys are doing amazing! Here’s what helped us when we started out: a daily set routine. This helped so much because then they knew what was going to happened next. Also in our area, foster kids had WIC up until they are 5. Not sure if you have WIC in your area. Prayers help so much especially during those rough moments. 🙏

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks! Yes! We totally forgot about WIC until friends just reminded us today! I will definitely get the youngest 2 signed up for it which will help with so much 😁

[@Sports5561]

Your story is almost a carbon copy of ours. We struggled with fertility for 5 years before becoming foster parents. We had 9 children throughout 2 years while we fostered. We now have our own child after 7 years of infertility but have talked about foster/adoption when we are ready for another child. God bless you guys for what your doing and it’s going to be a journey you will never forget. I still think about the children we fostered even after 4-5 years.

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww 🥰 yeah, I’m so thankful that we can foster sibling groups right now, which would’ve been tough if we already had a couple of kids ourselves - we would’ve just been able to foster 1 or 2 kids at a time - God always knows ❤️

[@lizedupreez5620]

Sounds like a normal family, just next next level! You are doing so so well, it's amazing, and your love, even with discipline, or because of it, gives these kids that security. You 2 are changing lives. In South Africa all we see about foster parents is also the paycheck etc, your channel is educational, inspirational and you make me feel like a good parent because whether they are biologically yours or not, we all have good and bad days, but God and love gets us through. If everyone could give kids back when it got hard, trust me, they would consider it, if only for a few days🤣, no judgment to family that struggles with 3 under 8,because since you are believers you know these kids were always going to be yours to keep safe so this had to happen this way and now the previous family can perhaps take in another child or children that are also in need so win win. In my experience 3year Olds cry over lots of things still, especially when they are tired, all kids at one point or another cries themselves to sleep, so hope you don't feel terrible about it, I know this is circumstances, but also, they cry when tired, even when older. Stay strong. Love to you all from sunny South Africa

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks! Yeah, things are definitely feeling normal around here after an exhausting start 😁😍 thanks for your encouragement

[@biancaneculai9961]

You guys are amazing! God has so much to bless you with, as you are a blessing to those kids! I've been praying for you since I discovered your channel (i've also walked through an infertility journey for some years,so my heart aches for you). Hugs from Romania!

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww! Thank you Bianca! We visited Romania in late fall 2017 and loved it 😍 we want to come back and explore the mountains in the summer!

[@grahamcroome2109]

Doing your best is all you can do.......obviously these children cant appreciate the reasons they need to be fostered.........fortunately you guys have what it takes, in the end it will be rewarding and you will have helped and supported these children through a difficult time.........

[@sharonleong7120]

Wonderful. I love it very much. Well done 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks Sharon ❤️

[@JMLjml-dm7dk]

There really should be more foster parents like this family.

[@HappyHoppe]

From everyone we’ve met during training and those we know personally - foster parents really do it because we care ❤️

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

Fostering. Been there done that and though it's rough and tough and in the future you will appreciate it. I can tell you that as they age the kids will remember you at this key point in thier lives. As adults they will always have a connection to you both.

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww 🥰 thanks for your encouragement

[@BonkersAboutAlice]

@@HappyHoppe Fostering is ALWAYS worth it, no matter what it throws at you. You two are made for it.

[@hadgit60]

Great video.

[@tiffytoo]

Awe my heart. Imagine how scared they must be.

[@nadimdarazi8716]

god be with you and your familly i love your vlogs keep it up

[@crazylicious85]

Sadly it sounds like someone close to them put the “paycheck” idea in their heads 😞 Aww I’m glad she quickly realized she was in good hands with you!

[@unmeshpatel3560]

The parenting is really fantastic as well as difficult at times. My mum says: I was so nice & calm when I was child but I am too terrible in these days...🤣🤣🤣 Anyway, you will be great parents. All the best

[@mylenemyls74]

Im following you now... my husband wants to foster a child and hopefully to adopt. I dont know anything about the fostering experience. We adopted our little girl from the Philippines 2 years ago ! International adoption is exhausting - waited 3 years for matching and everything. So now .. im honestly not sure about this fostering but watching you must be a sign for me. Im still praying so bad ..but im so happy to both of you. I will be watching your journey !!!!!

[@HappyHoppe]

Sounds like you and your husband have a lot of love to give 🤗 after we finished our foster care classes and home study (we did it slowly over 11 months, but could do it as fast as 2-3 months), we had kids in our home within a week of being licensed. There is a huge need for foster parents - especially those willing to take siblings 💗💙 Working towards the goal of reunification with the parents is the #1 goal of foster care. It’s amazing to be able to step into the gap when a family is having a rough time and give the kids a sense of normalcy and love during this time of their lives. We eventually would love to adopt from foster care if the #1 goal of reunification is not an option. I hope you’re able to learn a lot from our channel about what it’s like and feel free to ask me any questions. If you’ve not yet, check out our “foster care” playlist - the first video is the 3 steps to becoming a foster parent: kzbin.info/aero/PLPHEqKWkXSm04pZ5FPlYIvqAPnjD0WIN8

[@flatoutt1]

i feel ,as a believer , through your willingness to be vulnerable ,honest etc ,(from this end as an observer ,) you've got a unique close relationship going with some of your viewers , which i haven't come across before . so we're not just observing but in it with you emotionally , i think this partly is a fruit of your spiritual relationship with your god . i notice how you're pulling a lot of genuine ,heart felt prayer in from some of people making comments . i'm also praying for you guys . love your work . AMEN. lord ,give them insight and understanding into those kids ,so they can receive the love that is coming through happe hoppe . AMEN . and just a thought . teach the kids how to pray for their parents . while they're with you. you're a good example of how the kingdom can bring light into the darkness ,through you, and convert it .BLESS YOU ALL>AMEN

[@HappyHoppe]

Thanks for your comment! And yes we pray with them nightly for their parents 😍 and also before our meals and now they ask if they can be the one to pray before the meal too 😃

[@flatoutt1]

​@@HappyHoppe as hogue's (crocodile dundee) once said .(i'm a kingdom man via oz) "i bight off more than i can chew ,then chew like crazy ".you've certainly jumped in the faith pool at the deep end . so we need to back you up in prayer for support and sleep till you get the hang of it . i bet the skills you've learned travelling come in handy here . take some comfort that your prayers that you've pulled into this . are watching your backs and supporting you and pete. so whistle if you have any requests . or as we say in aus ."give us a cooee". and "have a good one " must be exciting and terrifying at the same time ,although you probably haven't got time to be terrified . if you need a prayer chain backing you up ,andrew wommack i think has a pretty good one . and from watching what Deborah mcdermott went through and had victory over with her kids , (she now has hooked up with andrew wommack' s ministry ) she was more than exhausted and on the ropes for years ,so she should have a few clues . kzbin.info/www/bejne/iImbg2BpqbGDa7c and could possibly be great if you could get her on your bench

[@RelatableMotherhood]

Oh boy. Blowout on your clothes = right of passage in motherhood lol. Whew you guys had a crazy start! Thank you for sharing though! I've been checking your channel a bunch for updates 😅 So excited to follow along with you guys!!

[@HappyHoppe]

Haha 😂 yes that’s the same thought I had 💩 😂 Thanks for following along! I plan to do weekly or bi-weekly weekend updates for at least a little bit

[@RelatableMotherhood]

@@HappyHoppe No pressure lady! Your life just got super busy =)

[@HappyHoppe]

@@RelatableMotherhood 😂 that it did, but once the oldest starts school once we’re out of quarantine, I will have at least 2 hours every afternoon during nap time to edit 😁

[@LyricsAreArt]

Thank you for loving these precious kiddos & giving them a warm, welcoming, safe place ❤️ I thought I would recommend a resource that was really helpful for us as new parents - Safe Sleep and Baby Care - Evidence Based Support They’re on Facebook, obviously completely free, and they’ve answered SO many questions and were able to help us move our daughters bedtime from nearly midnight to 6:30. I thought I would recommend them just in case they could be helpful to you! Praying for you & these sweet kids ❤️

[@HappyHoppe]

Aww thanks for the recommendation! Thankfully now we have the baby on a 7pm-7am sleep schedule with waking up once or twice for feedings 🤩 it’s so wonderful 😍

[@Bushpygmy1]

Well done

[@cecillialoco8897]

Hi, I know this is an older video, but my husband and I were just placed with a sibling group of three 10, 8, 7. So I'm watching your videos to get some ideas of what to do and what needs to happen next. We are first time foster parents and we were prepared for one or two kids so this was quite a surprise.

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, the first month is a whirlwind - give yourself & the kids grace as you all adjust to a new home dynamic. Also lean on support in your community and if you don’t know of anyone, just ask your friends, a local Foster closet or Foster the Family support group or local church - meals are helpful as well as anyone who is willing to bring stuff to your doorstep as you probably have a lot to buy- plan to Venmo them back, but not having to go to the store on a bunch of trips is great. And if there is anyone who’d be willing to be background checked to watch your foster kids so you and your husband could go on at least a bi-weekly date, that’d be the best. We didn’t have a lot of people we knew right away. But I soon learned to ask for help and willingly accepted it and it has been such a blessing! You’ll soon learn that you aren’t Superwoman, but with the help of friends, you can accomplish a lot 🙏 ❤️

[@HappyHoppe]

And also lots of prayer and having close friends and family pray has been the absolute biggest help in the midst of the crazy 😜

[@KYMom23]

Some foster parents are guinenly in it for right reasons

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. So, so pleased you didn't show any of the children's faces. However, I'm guessing you're not allowed to, anyway? You look the most relaxed I've seen you in years! Lol. Trust you'll shake the Covid. Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@HappyHoppe]

Yeah, for privacy we aren’t able to show their faces on social media! 😂 yeah, I think I look relaxed because 1. Exhaustion 2. My heart is full of love 💗

[@mrsjp10910]

Ok those Disney faces are cute. I’m so tired of my only smiling face cover for photos. Where did you get them?

[@HappyHoppe]

Google ;) I just searched "Minnie mouse emoji" on Google, etc

[@HappyHoppe]

I'm glad you like them! I just wanted to show some of their personality with the emojis and goofy definitely fits Bubbie 😂

[@TrickXStar]

Do you follow the Crazy Pieces and Crazy Middles?! They are KZbin families who foster and adopt and also use Love and Logic Parenting. Crazy Middles specifically requested sibling groups just to keep them together (and fought hard to reunite separated siblings). If you haven’t seen their videos I would definitely check them out! I think because I follow them that’s how you popped up in my feed, excited to see your journey as well now! All the best!

[@HappyHoppe]

Oh fun! Thanks for the recommendations! I’ve watched a few of Crazy Pieces videos, but hadn’t heard of Crazy Middles yet - I’ll have to check them out 😁

[@TrickXStar]

@@HappyHoppe Crazy Middles are actually the cousins of Crazy Pieces! The moms from both families are sisters. Hope you enjoy their channel as much as I’m enjoying yours! 😄

[@HappyHoppe]

@@TrickXStar oh my! That’s awesome!!

[@007linkstar]

Be the village is a great channel too. I love them

[@tinamd2183]

You have a 6 month old in a toddler bed? Honey that's not a good idea. He needs to sleep in a crib so he does not get injured. Another thing is it is really best to develop structure and rules immediately. The longer you wait the harder it will be. Remember first impressions are lasting and the more structure and routine you instill in children's lives the more secure they feel.

[@HappyHoppe]

I think you must’ve misheard. We had the 6 month old in a pack and play the first 3 nights (then we got a crib) and the almost 3 year old was in a bed with a safety rail. We had a loose structure the first 3 days and I’m thankful we did - it’s what these kids needed and they’ve responded well as we’ve set the rules now.

[@gabrielavazquez1945]

You sound like a real ray of sunshine. Sheesh!

[@sbs2837]

Why didnt u hav your own kids?

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. You're new here, aren't you? I suggest you search the Hoppes' back catalogue for that answer. Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@HappyHoppe]

And even if we could have our own kids, we still would’ve chosen to do foster care as well 💕

[@tinamd2183]

Seriously you your family has covid but you were still going out?? No wonder it is still spreading. That is extremely irresponsible

[@HappyHoppe]

Again, you misheard. We did not have Covid those first 2 days, but rather that the kids had been exposed to covid. So we limited our contact with people until we knew. Once we knew, we quarantined for the recommended time.

[@maryly2688]

They weren’t going out just to go out, they knew there was a potential exposure for the kids. They had just gotten three kids for the first time though, there were items they needed that they couldn’t wait for. I’m sure they did everything they could to make the trips they had to make safe.