I always feel better after writing a blog post and it always give me some perspective. My last post reminded me that I don't want to live like I have been. I don't want to be stressed-out mom. And, God knows no one wants to live with stressed-out mom. So, I've been trying. I've been trying … Continue reading Patience in Parenting: Embracing the Chaos
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A Year With A Teenager.
June 28th, 2014 marked the 1 year anniversary of Kaleb coming to us permanently (although, we finalized the adoption in November.).Brian was working that day, but he was off the next. So, we made plans to celebrate the anniversary at breakfast, the next morning, with my parents. But, I still wanted to make sure to recognize … Continue reading A Year With A Teenager.
Adopted Kids. They’re Just Kids.
Several months ago, I wrote a post where I was all hot and bothered (justifiably so) because a neighborhood kid had teased Kaleb about being adopted. With everything else in his past, he had to feel self-conscious about his "happy ending??"Then, a couple of months later, Lizzie and I, inadvertently, sold Girl Scout cookies to his … Continue reading Adopted Kids. They’re Just Kids.
It’s Easter Again And It’s Been A Busy Year.
Tomorrow is Easter. And, when you are an adult, that brings many stresses. For me, I've been stressing about buying all the Easter goodies when we're tight on cash, worrying that everything will go smoothly, and, of course, the biggest stressor of all...how should I match us? 😉 I'm a little sad this year. I didn't get … Continue reading It’s Easter Again And It’s Been A Busy Year.
You Never Know Who’s Watching.
My birthday was last weekend and despite the fact that I was turning an icky age that I refuse to say out loud; it was still pretty nice. On Saturday night, I resisted the urge to wallow in my discontent over turning that icky age that I refuse to say out loud and went out with … Continue reading You Never Know Who’s Watching.
My Son Wants To Be Amazing.
The other night, at dinner, I went around the table, and asked the kids, “What are your goals for the week?” I don’t really know why, but I thought it might be interesting. Kaleb, the ever-humble, said “To be amazing!” William, the slightly insecure, said “To try not to upset Kaleb so much.” This, obviously, … Continue reading My Son Wants To Be Amazing.
Moving Past The Past
Lizzie. I don't write about her a lot. In a way, there's not a lot to say, but, in a way, there is. It's just that, I don't think that people come to my blog to read about how totally awesome I think my five year old is. I really do, by the way. But, … Continue reading Moving Past The Past
What’s Going To Change When You Finalize Your Adoption?
I'm kind of quiet at work. I'm not really sure why. Well, it doesn't really have anything to do with this story, anyway. I'm just setting the mood. 😉 Anyway, when I mentioned with an oddly calm tone that we are finalizing on Monday, my co-workers weren't ready for it. But, it didn't take them long to start … Continue reading What’s Going To Change When You Finalize Your Adoption?
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