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?
Who Took Care Of Me When I Was A Baby?
As we were getting out of the van the other morning, Antwan randomly asked me, “Mommy, when I was a little baby, who took care of me?”I kind of wanted to lie. I didn’t technically take care of him when he was a little baby. (Although 13 months is still very much a baby.) I sure … Continue reading Who Took Care Of Me When I Was A Baby?
Points For Honesty?
Lizzie and Antwan are very close. There are the typical brother/sister moments, of course. But, in the end (and most of the rest of the time), they've got each others' back.Antwan is very protective of Lizzie and I enjoy the knowledge that he'll only be one grade ahead of her in school. God help the kid who … Continue reading Points For Honesty?
Doing The Right Thing
Since we were contacted by Patrick’s case worker, I have learned a couple of things. I’ve learned that some people have strong opinions about pre-teen boys. And, I have learned that the more someone tells me to do something, the more determined I get to do what I think is right.And, what do I think … Continue reading Doing The Right Thing
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