Wow, my head continues to spin.So, we were busy reacting to the fact that Patrick told his case worker that he was considering whether he wanted to be adopted by us (despite the fact that it hadn't been officially presented to him as an option) and planning for a December visit... Then, I talked to … Continue reading The Big Brother’s Coming For Christmas.
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Being Thankful, Week 2
Week 2!A lot of the things that I'm thankful for this week are centered around work because I feel like that's all I did last week. It's been an adjustment, but the job's definitely a good fit. Just have to figure out how to juggle a little better! :)So,Nov 11- I'm thankful for the day that I spent with my … Continue reading Being Thankful, Week 2
The Big Brother Visited, part 3.
Last time...Patrick found all my buttons and pushed them, said thank you and brushed his teeth, and tried to be nice to his little brother... And, finally, the rest of the story. 🙂 So, it became clear, pretty quickly that Patrick wasn’t into anything that I planned. He liked the movies, but anything else that … Continue reading The Big Brother Visited, part 3.
The Big Brother Visited, Part 1.
It has taken me a long time to write a blog about our adventure with my kiddos' brother. This isn't because of a lack of interesting material. It was definitely interesting. But, I was so darn exhausted at the end of each night. I couldn't really figure out what I wanted to say. Let alone, … Continue reading The Big Brother Visited, Part 1.
Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
There are two clocks in the therapist's office. Neither one works. One is completely missing a hand and the other is stuck on 3:00. I'm watching him type on his computer, wondering what time it is, wishing I wasn't so hungry, and watching William wonder why he's here. I'm kind of wondering the same thing. Why are we … Continue reading Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
One thing that I have learned is that when you adopt transracially is that it's going to be different. There are things that I have learned about what it might be like to be black and things that I've learned about being the mother of a black child. I've learned that even the most well-intentioned person … Continue reading Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
After years of going to Dragoncon, this one in 2008, was going to be very different. Because we were getting ready for our first DragonCon with kids. We were focused on getting the boys ready and figuring out how we were going to afford the trip at all, with two new sons. We couldn't even begin … Continue reading Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
Adopting black children changes your perspective. I find myself drawn to other black people now. I also find myself saying things like "other black people" because I now think I am one. : ) I worry about race in a way that I didn't before. I knew racism existed and I knew that I wasn't a racist. But, … Continue reading Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
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