So, Patrick (my kids' big brother) is visiting for spring break. So far, it's been a really nice visit. I've been shocked by how well he blends into our wacky, little family. He posed for Easter Bunny pictures. He already picked his DragonCon costumes because, evidently, he intends to go. 🙂 And, he even suggested that we all … Continue reading Kids Need To Know That They Matter.
Month: March 2013
Teaching My Little Girl To Love Her Skin.
Lizzie is the only black child in her class. She is one of two in the whole preschool. Yeah, we clearly don’t live in the most diverse area. I have struggled with whether we should relocate to a different part of town. We have talked about it, but in the end it always comes down … Continue reading Teaching My Little Girl To Love Her Skin.
Telling Your Kids That They’re Adopted
Years ago, I was talking to an adoptive mom about her son and she said that she was going to wait until the “right time” to tell her son that he was adopted. I flash backed to the "Family Ties" episode when Skippy found out that he had been adopted and his whole world fell … Continue reading Telling Your Kids That They’re Adopted
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