When I was a kid, I was very aware of the perceived differences between black and white people and the basic separation. It was rare to see an interracial couple and when you did, it was a big deal. And not necessarily in a good way. I didn't have an issue with it, but, yeah, … Continue reading Race and Shifting Perspectives.
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Trying Is Exhausting But Important.
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.
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?
Simone Bile’s Parents Are Her Parents.
"Parenting Is hard. Really hard." I said these words to my 13 year old son, yesterday, after a mini argument that could have been avoided if he simply stopped when I told him to stop and went to his room when I told him to go to his room. But, that's neither here nor there. … Continue reading Simone Bile’s Parents Are Her Parents.
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.
Should My Black Kids Have To Hear The N-Word?
So, the other day, I took the kids to McDonald's after my daughter reminded me that I had promised her a trip there at some point in the week. On a side note, I've got to stop doing that. Because I may forget, but she definitely won't. The three of them were sitting at a … Continue reading Should My Black Kids Have To Hear The N-Word?
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?
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