This is what I love about my family. Brian came home from work and I was expecting a mostly boring night since he was planning to watch a football game. I was fine with the football, but didn't expect much excitement in my evening. So, he comes home and says that someone from work said that Pollo … Continue reading Clucking for Free Chicken
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The Big Brother Visited, part 3.
Last time...Patrick found all my buttons and pushed them, said thank you and brushed his teeth, and tried to be nice to his little brother... And, finally, the rest of the story. 🙂 So, it became clear, pretty quickly that Patrick wasn’t into anything that I planned. He liked the movies, but anything else that … Continue reading The Big Brother Visited, part 3.
How Not To Be Cool
I often wonder what my kids will think of me when they're older. Sometimes it helps me remember to take the extra time to have special moments because I know they'll remember them. Sometimes it's the reason I insist on traditions so they can continue them and look back on them, years later when we are … Continue reading How Not To Be Cool
Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
There are two clocks in the therapist's office. Neither one works. One is completely missing a hand and the other is stuck on 3:00. I'm watching him type on his computer, wondering what time it is, wishing I wasn't so hungry, and watching William wonder why he's here. I'm kind of wondering the same thing. Why are we … Continue reading Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
One thing that I have learned is that when you adopt transracially is that it's going to be different. There are things that I have learned about what it might be like to be black and things that I've learned about being the mother of a black child. I've learned that even the most well-intentioned person … Continue reading Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
Lessons on Compassion from My Child
There is a man that lives in my area. People have many nicknames for him, but I don't know if anyone knows his real name. At first glance, he's a random homeless guy. This is sad enough. But when you add the fact that he actually has a house and lots of money due to an inheritance … Continue reading Lessons on Compassion from My Child
How much does the first year affect a child?
She was a good, sweet baby. As exhausted as I was, I was still aware of how low-maintenance she was. She didn't cry much, only when hungry or tired. But, she smiled, she smiled a lot. For the first year of her life, her future was unclear. She was being transported to visitations with her … Continue reading How much does the first year affect a child?
Is love colorblind?
"I made you black." William said, kind of sheepishly. We were sitting in the play area at the mall. Antwan and Lizzie were playing. I had ordered William to take a break from his new Nintendo 3ds, so he could get some exercise. But, instead, he had moved on to telling me about everything that he … Continue reading Is love colorblind?
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