Why don't people want to adopt teenagers? Is it because my teenager got mad at me several times the other day for reasons that didn't seem reasonable to me (but obviously to him)? Is it because they come with memories and issues and firmly established personalities? Is it because it's harder to entertain them? Is it because they … Continue reading You Don’t Have To Be Perfect To Adopt A Teenager. Got That Covered.
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Four Years Ago, We Adopted Our Daughter.
Yesterday was the anniversary of Lizzie's finalization! On September 29, 2009, she became officially ours and our family was complete! Of course, that was until Patrick came along to re-complete it. 🙂 I could go on and on about how awesome it was to adopt Lizzie, but I'll just say, I love her, and I am … Continue reading Four Years Ago, We Adopted Our Daughter.
I Remember The Day Lizzie Came To Us
Last Wednesday (September 11th) was the five year anniversary of the day that Lizzie came to us, forever and ever. Of course, we didn’t know that, at the time, that wasn't necessarily true. But, that’s what the case worker told us because she sincerely believed it to be true when she said it. And, that’s what we told the … Continue reading I Remember The Day Lizzie Came To Us
Six Degrees of Facebook Separation
Life is funny. Never did I think that I would grow up, become a mom, and carry a constant fear; albeit, in the back of my head (most of the time), that I would have to look into the face of the woman who gave birth to my children, ever again. Never did I think … Continue reading Six Degrees of Facebook Separation
Summer’s Over And I Never Got Any Rest.
Last night, I was cooking dinner and glancing out the window at Patrick who was playing basketball with some neighbor kids. Then I thought to myself, "I'm cooking dinner and glancing out the window at Patrick who is playing basketball with some neighbor kids?!?!" I was keenly aware that I have a teenage son.I have … Continue reading Summer’s Over And I Never Got Any Rest.
Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.
If you told me, a year ago, that I would be writing this blog, I wouldn't have believed you....Wow, that's such a typical way to begin a story, but it's so true. A year ago, after a challenging two week visit with Patrick (my children's older biological brother), I was confident that we would continue to do … Continue reading Just When I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Our Life Is Changing Again.
Are You Running A Day-Care?
As an adoptive mother to three adorable African American children, I've come to accept and expect comments and questions from random people. Generally, I don't mind. I feel that it's kind of my job (and an opportunity) to educate; just as much as it's my duty to make people aware of the need for adoption. … Continue reading Are You Running A Day-Care?
Finalization Anniversary
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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