Tag: Adoption

Six Degrees of Facebook Separation

Life is funny.  Never did I think that I would grow up, become a mom, and carry a constant fear; albeit, in the back of my head (most of the time), that I would have to look into the face of the woman who gave birth to my children, ever again.  Never did I think … Continue reading Six Degrees of Facebook Separation

Summer’s Over And I Never Got Any Rest.

Last night, I was cooking dinner and glancing out the window at Patrick who was playing basketball with some neighbor kids.  Then I thought to myself, "I'm cooking dinner and glancing out the window at Patrick who is playing basketball with some neighbor kids?!?!"  I was keenly aware that I have a teenage son.I have … Continue reading Summer’s Over And I Never Got Any Rest.

Being Adopted Is Cool

So, we’ve had Patrick with us for a couple of weeks.  We’ve taken a trip to Tennessee, we’ve had futuristic talks, I’ve refereed arguments, I’ve promised him an allowance, and I’ve hugged him a lot.  There are so many different things that I want to tell you about.  But, before all that, we had the … Continue reading Being Adopted Is Cool

Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.

If you told me, a year ago, that I would be writing this blog, I wouldn't have believed you....Wow, that's such a typical way to begin a story, but it's so true.  A year ago, after a challenging two week visit with Patrick (my children's older biological brother), I was confident that we would continue to do … Continue reading Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.

Finalization Anniversary

Today is the 5 year anniversary of the day that we adopted William and Antwan.  Some years on this day, Brian is working.  Some years, someone is sick.  Some years, something else is complicating things.  Some years, I feel like we don't do enough to recognize it.  Although, each year, we tell them stories of the day.  We … Continue reading Finalization Anniversary

Mommy, Our Hair Is Different.

Being the Mom of children of a different race than my own means the random conversations that I have with my kids can be a little different.  This morning was no exception.I was doing Lizzie's hair and she said "My hair is different from yours, Mommy."I said, "Yes, your hair and my hair are a little different.  But, both are pretty."She … Continue reading Mommy, Our Hair Is Different.

Teenagers Need Homes, Too.

This is not my typical blog post, but when I was asked to share a video and blog post about a family who adopted a teenager from foster care, it was a no-brainer.  Everyone Should Have A Home Out of the 104,000 children in foster care who are waiting and hoping to be adopted, 33,000 of them are … Continue reading Teenagers Need Homes, Too.

Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?

A few days before Patrick was scheduled to leave, Lizzie looked at me, and asked "Are we going to keep Patrick?"I don't even know what I said.  I was too busy emotionally reacting and unsure of what in the world my response should be.Then when I let her know, the night before, that we were … Continue reading Mommy, Can We Keep My Brother?