Memories! Adventures! Life lessons! When we took a family vacation to Pennsylvania, I was hoping for all of these and I got them. And one of my adventures involved our lunch stop. So before we had one of the best visit ever with family, we had to get there. And on the way, we googled … Continue reading Interesting Lunches On A Road Trip
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When Kids Take Care Of You
Sometimes, my kids surprise me. Well, not surprise, just impress. I already knew that William had a sensitive soul and that Lizzie has a huge heart but no idea how to express her emotions. (Because she doesn't like to admit that she has them.) Me, on the other hand, I'm a big ball of emotion. … Continue reading When Kids Take Care Of You
Life Lessons
Once a month, William and Antwan have to do a check up before they get their monthly prescriptions. The med checks are routine and no big deal but it's still a hassle. A "fun" thing about my doctor's office is that you are required to confirm that you are coming or they will actually cancel your … Continue reading Life Lessons
You Just Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings
My cousin died. But please don't express your sympathies to me, I hadn't seen her in years and years. I'm still sad. But I'm more sad for her immediate family because they have to go through IT. Through the loss and the change of definition of what daily life entails. Through all that stuff that really, … Continue reading You Just Don’t Know What Tomorrow Brings
Adopted children and their need to be accepted.
Driving home from the store, (It seems like we are always driving home from the store), William referenced the eternal "Can I ______, I'll be your best friend!" (When someone wants what you have or wants you to do something and offers to be your best friend...) Then he said, "But, they never keep their … Continue reading Adopted children and their need to be accepted.