"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
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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
Our First Christmas Together
This was a significant Christmas. This was our first Christmas as a family of six. Kaleb was with us last year, but he was visiting. He was on his best behavior. And, even though, we were trying to treat him like a member of the family. And, he was acting like he was a member of … Continue reading Our First Christmas Together
I Don’t Want To Be Grumpy Pants.
I wrote this blog right after Thanksgiving, but, for some reason, never posted it. And, since one of my resolutions, this year, is to be more patient, I thought I'd slip it. in. :)I hate it when I yell at my kids. I know that I'm not the only mother that does it, but I hate it. And, … Continue reading I Don’t Want To Be Grumpy Pants.
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