I often wonder what my kids will think of me when they're older. Sometimes it helps me remember to take the extra time to have special moments because I know they'll remember them. Sometimes it's the reason I insist on traditions so they can continue them and look back on them, years later when we are … Continue reading How Not To Be Cool
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The Big Brother Visited, Part 2
Previously on The Big Brother Visits: Emily learned lots of stuff. She learned that 12 year olds know everything, enjoy nothing that you enjoy, and enjoy getting a reaction. And, 12-year old with issues do it even more... We were hanging in there. As much as it hurt my heart, I knew it wasn't meshing like it … Continue reading The Big Brother Visited, Part 2
The Big Brother Visited, Part 1.
It has taken me a long time to write a blog about our adventure with my kiddos' brother. This isn't because of a lack of interesting material. It was definitely interesting. But, I was so darn exhausted at the end of each night. I couldn't really figure out what I wanted to say. Let alone, … Continue reading The Big Brother Visited, Part 1.
Onions Are For Peeling
Just when we thought things were settling down (by our standards, anyway), we learned that the biological brother of our kids had re-entered foster care. And life got interesting, again. Since finding this out, we've had 2 visits with him. Then, in just a few days, he'll be coming to visit us for 2 weeks. Wait, what? … Continue reading Onions Are For Peeling
Kids Don’t Like To Clean
Ever since it was confirmed that my kids' brother would be coming to visit in July, I've been trying to get the house in order. Some of my effort has gone towards deep cleaning, some has gone towards putting cute little pictures in the bathroom that no 12 year old would ever care about, and … Continue reading Kids Don’t Like To Clean
The Little Things Are Big Things
I try to remember to appreciate the moments and to take advantage of the opportunities to make memories when I see them. Despite being extremely grateful for my children (and I am!), it's easy to lose track in the constant chaos of every day life. There are days when I collapse into my recliner (assuming … Continue reading The Little Things Are Big Things
There Are So Many Kids In Foster Care
"Nearly 81.5 million Americans have considered adopting a child. If just one in 500 of these adults adopted, every waiting child in foster care would have a permanent family." I ran across this statistic, the other day. To me, it's both inspiring and depressing. It's kind of amazing that it would take that little to solve … Continue reading There Are So Many Kids In Foster Care
Which Hand Do You Eat Your Chips With?
So, May is National Foster Care Month. I have good friends who are foster parents. And, it is true that it takes a special kind of person to do it. Because I don't know if I could.We were just starting the adoption process. And, as I was looking at the faces of the older children online, I … Continue reading Which Hand Do You Eat Your Chips With?
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