Ok, I lied. Well, I didn't realize that I was lying, but turns out I was. Because I just can't resist writing one more Kaleb post. Only days after writing the other one! Wow, I might need some practice at this not writing about Kaleb thing! But, since this is kind of more about me … Continue reading Trying Is Exhausting But Important.
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My Son Ran Away. But, He Came Back. Now What?
It was kind of a strange summer. It started with me trying to appropriately discipline Kaleb and ended with me feeling like I lost a son and gained a roommate. You see, Kaleb ended the year with a D in Geometry. And, unfortunately, it wasn't a case of him not understanding the material, he just didn't do the … Continue reading My Son Ran Away. But, He Came Back. Now What?
Raising Kids Isn’t Easy, But Loving Them Is.
Seriously, parenting a teenager is hard. Even on good days, for some reason, it just takes more mental energy to keep up with it. You never know what curve ball is coming your way. With Lizzie and Antwan, I am not surprised when I hear that the water balloon that they were filling up in … Continue reading Raising Kids Isn’t Easy, But Loving Them Is.
Remembering To Be Grateful.
It's human nature to take things for granted. We all try not to do it, but we all do. I think I'm pretty good at remembering how fortunate I am to have my family. I worked hard enough to get them, after all. But, a couple of months ago, I found myself feeling a bit unappreciative … Continue reading Remembering To Be Grateful.
Raising A Teenager Is Different.
I haven't written about Kaleb much lately. Not because he hasn't given me some material, he's a teenager, after all. 😉 But, most of it has been just that. He's a teenager. And, wow, aren't they just plain irritating?? I mean, really! He has all the answers and doesn't mind telling you. haha. And, even though, … Continue reading Raising A Teenager Is Different.
Does My Daughter Feel Different?
I read a lot about how different transracially adopted kids can feel and it always makes me worry. I like to think that it's not that big of a deal, but I'm sure that's a bit of denial talking. You only have to clink a link on the internet to find a story about how hard it … Continue reading Does My Daughter Feel Different?
Understanding My Son
So, I took William to counseling, the other day. Each time, she talks to me first so I can update her on William's progress or issues. I often feel like I'm the one being counseled. She has even suggested that I come in to see her myself if I can find the time. Would you believe that she … Continue reading Understanding My Son
The Mind Of My Troubled Son
There is no doubt that William was the one most affected by his past. While I can give you examples of how everything affected the other three....like the fact that Antwan's speech was about a year behind because, by all accounts, no one really talked to him for the year before we got him. Or … Continue reading The Mind Of My Troubled Son
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