There's a difference between prejudice and racism. We all have prejudices. Right or wrong, I think we all do. The trick is to recognize them and not to let those prejudices dictate your behavior. Because then you are a racist. Growing up, I had black friends. It wasn't a big deal. Why should it be? … Continue reading Fighting For My Children
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Our Kids’ Oldest Brother And Us.
When I stop and think about it, I am aware at how differently my life turned out from what I expected.. I always visualized marrying a man with brown hair who would make me laugh and feel safe. I would get pregnant immediately. We'd have 2 or 4 babies (I like equal numbers.)and a houseful of animals. We … Continue reading Our Kids’ Oldest Brother And Us.
I Wish Someone Else Had Adopted Me!
"I wish that someone else had adopted me!"I looked at my little girl, laying in a grouchy heap on the couch. I thought briefly about how it is better not to react to hurtful statements like that, how she didn't actually mean it, and how it's totally normal. But, since I was already in the … Continue reading I Wish Someone Else Had Adopted Me!
Should My Children Be Grateful For Being Adopted?
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?
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
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