Tag: cute kids

Easy Hungry Jack Casserole

Hungryjack Casserole. My mom started making this when I was in high school, I believe, and it is one of my favorites.  I called her and asked her where she got the recipe. She has no idea so we are going to go with....it came from my great uncle who was always hungry and also … Continue reading Easy Hungry Jack Casserole

I Wasn’t Ready For My Close Up.

So, I was at little Walmart as we call it.  (The one with just the food.)  It was an uncommon solo trip and as I was minding my own business, scanning my items, I looked up and I saw it!  A mirror!  An unforgiving mirror staring right back at me.  I was already aware that I wasn't my … Continue reading I Wasn’t Ready For My Close Up.

#MomGuilt

#momguilt I knew since I was a kid that I wanted to be a mom.  By young adulthood, I had gathered that it wasn't going to be easy.  But, like most people who aren't actually parents yet, I had all the answers.  I could see the mistakes that the moms around me made and I … Continue reading #MomGuilt

Does My Daughter Feel Different?

I read a lot about how different transracially adopted kids can feel and it always makes me worry.  I like to think that it's not that big of a deal, but I'm sure that's a bit of denial talking.  You only have to clink a link on the internet to find a story about how hard it … Continue reading Does My Daughter Feel Different?

Ten Things You May Or May Not Know About Foster Care Adoption.

Who Knew Frogs Were So Musical?

So, a couple of weeks ago, Brian told me that his old coworker/current neighbor was planning to drop off his daughter's old, adorably pink guitar for Lizzie.   I thought that was cool, but, promptly forgot about it.  Until Sunday. We had spent the weekend at Megacon, being as nerdy as possible.  🙂 Told you!  😉  Then we came back to the … Continue reading Who Knew Frogs Were So Musical?

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.

Kids Need To Know That They Matter.

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.