So, Patrick (my kids' big brother) is visiting for spring break. So far, it's been a really nice visit. I've been shocked by how well he blends into our wacky, little family. He posed for Easter Bunny pictures. He already picked his DragonCon costumes because, evidently, he intends to go. 🙂 And, he even suggested that we all … Continue reading Kids Need To Know That They Matter.
Tag: Adoption
Teaching My Little Girl To Love Her Skin.
Lizzie is the only black child in her class. She is one of two in the whole preschool. Yeah, we clearly don’t live in the most diverse area. I have struggled with whether we should relocate to a different part of town. We have talked about it, but in the end it always comes down … Continue reading Teaching My Little Girl To Love Her Skin.
Telling Your Kids That They’re Adopted
Years ago, I was talking to an adoptive mom about her son and she said that she was going to wait until the “right time” to tell her son that he was adopted. I flash backed to the "Family Ties" episode when Skippy found out that he had been adopted and his whole world fell … Continue reading Telling Your Kids That They’re Adopted
Insecurities of the Adoptive Mom
I think when you adopt, there tends to be that fear in the back of your mind that your child will one day think you are not enough. There is for me, anyway. I worry about when they'll start wondering about their biology and that mysterious birth parent. I’d be lying if I said that I don't … Continue reading Insecurities of the Adoptive Mom
Christmas With A Full-er House, part 3 – The Visit Ended
After Christmas passed, there were just a few days left and they flew by. With Patrick in the house, everything was noisier and I had to share my laptop which, by the way, I don’t like doing. It meant more dishes were being used, more messes were being made, and more people wanted my attention at … Continue reading Christmas With A Full-er House, part 3 – The Visit Ended
Christmas With A Full-er House, part 2
So, when the idea of Patrick coming for Christmas was first mentioned, I asked a practical question. What about presents? Would he be coming with any? To be clear, I love buying presents, so I had no trouble with the concept. But, of course, I didn’t go back to work because we were rolling in … Continue reading Christmas With A Full-er House, part 2
With My Kid, Everything’s A Competition!
Antwan has always been competitive. He loves to win and hates to lose. This will benefit him in sports, career, etc. But, it doesn't always make it easy for me.It does, however, make it interesting.Lizzie was struggling with buckling herself into the car seat. I said to the boys as I was loading the groceries … Continue reading With My Kid, Everything’s A Competition!
Mommy, Why Am I Brown?
As we were rushing out the door, the other morning, Antwan asked me why his skin was “brown.” With no time to sit down and have a heart-to-heart, I said “Because you were born that way, your skin is beautiful. Get your backpack.” I made a mental note to come back to it later. If I … Continue reading Mommy, Why Am I Brown?
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