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.
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Braids, Hoodies, And Driving While Black – The Usual Stuff That All White Parents Deal With…
I said to Lizzie, "We could get your hair braided. Then we wouldn't have to re-do it every morning." And, then I referenced a little girl in her class so she'd know what I meant by braided. "No! I don't want my hair like hers." This didn't please me since I really love … Continue reading Braids, Hoodies, And Driving While Black – The Usual Stuff That All White Parents Deal With…
What People Think Of Us
"I think you're amazing!" she said as the others agreed. I was sitting in a meeting at the kids' school. They had done some assessments on the boys and I was there to learn whether or not they thought that they thought that they could give them extra help. I thanked them and gave a little … Continue reading What People Think Of Us
Growing Up Too Fast
I thought that I had this mom thing under control. And, then, we adopted a teenager. Being a mom to a teenager is different. And, being a mom to a teenager who is still just a little boy in so many ways is definitely different. I have learned a lot about myself as I've learned to … Continue reading Growing Up Too Fast
Are You Paid To Have Us?
Yesterday, Kaleb was talking about wanting to go to the movies and he mentioned Thor. I, obviously, support the viewing of Thor so I said that maybe we could see it next weekend when Daddy would be off. Anyway, he didn't seem convinced and just said that it would be expensive. That's when I pointed out that the end of the … Continue reading Are You Paid To Have Us?
Your Mommy Adopted You, Mommy, Just Like Me!
Over the weekend, the kids and I were on the way to the park to meet some friends. My friends have also adopted through foster care. They have a daughter, but, sadly, just had to say goodbye to her biological twin baby brothers when they were reunited with their birth father. It is not my story to tell, but, suffice … Continue reading Your Mommy Adopted You, Mommy, Just Like Me!
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
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