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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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
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
With My Kid, Everything’s A Competition!
Antwan has always been competitive. He loves to win and hates to lose. This will benefit him in sports, career, etc. But, it doesn't always make it easy for me.It does, however, make it interesting.Lizzie was struggling with buckling herself into the car seat. I said to the boys as I was loading the groceries … Continue reading With My Kid, Everything’s A Competition!
Four-Legged Adoption Is Forever, Too.
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.
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
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 😉
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