The other day, I was in the store with the babies and we stopped to look at the fish. I was looking at the Betas and I noticed that in one container, there were 2 of them. The first rule of Betas is that you can't put them together or they will kill each other. One of … Continue reading Why We Rescued a Bullied Beta Fish
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Navigating Adoption: The Impact of Labels on Identity
A few weeks ago, at the doctor's office, we were discussing the fact that William hadn't gained any weight. She commented that maybe the "real" mom was thin. I was so focused on answering the question and taking the super-mature opportunity to say that she was actually over-weight, that it didn't register right away. I Am … Continue reading Navigating Adoption: The Impact of Labels on Identity
Sibling Bonds: Antwan and Lizzie’s Heartwarming Story
Antwan's personality has always fascinated me. Anyone who reads my facebook, knows he's a walking example of a kid who says the darndest things. 😀 From the beginning, he has been strong-willed, but very sweet and gentle. Brian used to call him a "warrior poet." He's very strong and all-boy but has the ability to show … Continue reading Sibling Bonds: Antwan and Lizzie’s Heartwarming Story
My son thinks I’m a dinosaur.
Before bedtime, William was reading through his favorite dinosaur book. He loves dinosaurs. Pointing at one, "Mom, do you think this looks like what you look like when you get mad?" Me- "Maybe a little." William - "You know, if you were a dinosaur." Me - "Sure." William - "I'm going to call it the … Continue reading My son thinks I’m a dinosaur.
How not to style a black child’s hair.
Before the boys, we talked about the possibility of adopting black children. We knew we didn’t care, on a personal level. But, we worried about how society would react and, if it was a girl, we worried about how we would do the hair. When the call came about the boys, we instantly knew that … Continue reading How not to style a black child’s hair.
Adopting Our Daughter
Adopting our baby girl from foster care was such an amazing thing but the experience leading up to it was nothing short of traumatic. Life was starting to settle down, a little, after finalizing the adoption of our sons. It was hard to keep up with two boys, but it was getting easier. I was … Continue reading Adopting Our Daughter
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