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
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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?
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
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