Adoptive parents are sensitive folks. Really, every group is. There are some things that will get us all revved up. My "triggers" are asking about "real mom," asking if I have my own children, or really anything that suggests that I or my children are "less than," in any way. I've tried to lighten up over the … Continue reading Should My Children Be Grateful For Being Adopted?
Author: Emily Parker | the6parkers
Mom blogger with a family created through adoption. I love to put on costumes, do geeky stuff, collect animals, cook, and talk about my kids.
Home School, Take 2.
Wow, homeschool. I've been homeschooling since August and I've learned a few things. I've learned that I have much to learn, I've learned that homeschooling takes up a lot of your time (hence the serious shortage of blogging and posting), and I've learned that I really do love having my kids home with me. In … Continue reading Home School, Take 2.
Matching My Kids
Sometimes, I wonder if I have such a fascination with color coordinating and matching my family because we don't match. Star Wars shirt day!And, I do enjoy the fact that when we are in costumes, everyone knows that we are together. When we are in matching costumes, it is convenient. There is no getting separated … Continue reading Matching My Kids
Turns Out That There Is Room For More In The Parker Academy.
So, after much deliberation and discussion, we have decided to homeschool Lizzie and Antwan, too!I wrote a really long and wordy blog about how it all went down. But, then I re-read it and realized that it was boring. haha. So, here's the upshot. Brian and I talked to each other. And, we talked to … Continue reading Turns Out That There Is Room For More In The Parker Academy.
My Kids And Their Birth Mother
I've had varying feelings towards my children's birth mother. I know that anger is not supposed to be one of those feelings but that doesn't change the fact that it has been. In the beginning, I told William poetic things like "She couldn't take care of you and she's happy that you are with us." … Continue reading My Kids And Their Birth Mother
Everyone Needs A Project!
So, I have to share my little (admittedly, a bit late in the game) summer project! I keep seeing all these articles about making non-waffle items in the waffle iron and that sounds right up our alley! So, I decided that we should try a new recipe every week (or weekish, depending on my level of … Continue reading Everyone Needs A Project!
Sharing Is Caring-Especially If Honey Buns Are Involved.
Brian loves The Beatles. I love Batman. Kaleb loves basketball. William loves Doctor Who. Lizzie loves animals. And Antwan, he loves Honey Buns. There is no truer statement in the world than this. He really loves Honey Buns and always has. I wish that I could remember the first time that he tried one. If I had known how much … Continue reading Sharing Is Caring-Especially If Honey Buns Are Involved.
Protecting My Sensitive Child
There are many difficult things about being a parent. Watching your child suffer while feeling powerless to stop it ranks up there. William has always had it rough. Rough compared to his siblings, rough compared to his friends, and rough, in general. He lives in a house with an older brother who is naturally good … Continue reading Protecting My Sensitive Child
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