Motherhood. It's such a common thing and yet for some it is (or was) so hard to achieve. We take it on cavalierly like it's not a big deal and is all at the same time. We try to do our best as we take on the power to completely make or break someone. If you want to … Continue reading Passing On My Memories To My Daughter
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.
Exposing My Kids To Their Culture.
When you adopt transracially, the concern about whether you can adequately expose your children to their black culture and educate them on what it's like to be black in America is a valid one. I have read that many families have chosen to move to more "black" areas, thus making themselves the minority, instead of … Continue reading Exposing My Kids To Their Culture.
Kaleb Should Be In Pictures.
Life is strange. And, adopting children can be strange. (Much like giving birth to them can be.) Adopting a teenager is definitely strange. Because it totally goes against all of the laws of nature...whatever that means. I could write a book about all the challenges involved and why it's so much harder to start with an … Continue reading Kaleb Should Be In Pictures.
Is There Room For More In The Parker Academy?
Of course, now that we home school one child, the idea of home schooling all of them has crossed our minds. We love Lizzie and Antwan's school, but the idea of having them home with me is enticing, for sure. I have all my important reasons. If we home schooled, I wouldn't have to get them up early … Continue reading Is There Room For More In The Parker Academy?
Turns Out When You Homeschool, They’re Always At Home!
We home school. It still doesn't roll off my tongue. But, it sure does consume my thoughts.As soon as our decision was made, we started the process. I made the appropriate calls. I sent in the appropriate paperwork. I registered him on the appropriate virtual learning website. I turned in his books. Then, we waited. He had to … Continue reading Turns Out When You Homeschool, They’re Always At Home!
They Think My Son Is Dangerous…Really?
I can't even. I suddenly understand what that means. Because, after going through our first (and, hopefully, last) discipline committee meeting....I can't even. But, I will, because this would be a pretty pointless blog post, otherwise. ;)The day did not go as I expected. I expected it to be stressful. I expected to look down at … Continue reading They Think My Son Is Dangerous…Really?
My Son Thinks He’s Alone
I took William to counseling on Friday. He had been silly and chatty through most of the day, but got quiet as it got close to our appointment time. So, I know that he must've been nervous. As we sat there waiting, he put his head on my lap until she called him back.As I waited, … Continue reading My Son Thinks He’s Alone
Bad Situations Lead To Bad Choices.
I don't even know how to write this. Living as someone who is often amazed that my life is what it is, I'm even more amazed now. But, this time, not in a good way.William. We've worried about him so much over the years. We've watched him struggle and we've watched him succeed. Sometimes, we've been so … Continue reading Bad Situations Lead To Bad Choices.
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