So, this weekend's excitement was adding a dog to our home again. Ever since our Ben passed away, the house has been so very dog-less. It's also been less hairy, less noisy, and less messy (kind of). But, mostly it's been dog-less. At first, I couldn't stand the idea of a different dog in the house. … Continue reading Four-Legged Adoption Is Forever, Too.
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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
Being Thankful, Week 1
After reading the daily "what I'm thankful for" posts on Facebook and reading a blog that does the same thing; I have come to a conclusion. I want in! But I don't think for a minute that I will remember to post daily so I'm going to cheat and do it weekly! Starting today!I'm now going … Continue reading Being Thankful, Week 1
The 6Parkers?
So, last week, I got a voicemail from Patrick's case worker. She was wondering about setting up a December visit. Then, she said that Patrick told her that after this visit, he would decide if he wanted to be adopted. Immediately, a few questions come to mind. The first, of course, was "Wait, what???" We had considered the … Continue reading The 6Parkers?
Was The Floor Thirsty?
Parenting is definitely a learning process. Some days I feel like I've got it all figured out. Some days I feel like I've got a lot to learn. Most days, it's a mixture of both.But, today, I learned why I should've resisted the temptation to hit the snooze button when I knew those kids of mine … Continue reading Was The Floor Thirsty?
It’s Not Easy To Be The Tooth Fairy –spoiler alert ;)
So, sometimes, I'm very impressed with my mom skills...and sometimes, I'm not. This week was a little of both. On Tuesday, as I was pulling into the pick-up lane at school, I could see William running to me, a little unnecessarily enthusiastically. He was going so fast that all I wanted to do was open the … Continue reading It’s Not Easy To Be The Tooth Fairy –spoiler alert 😉
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.
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
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