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Turns Out That There Is Room For More In The Parker Academy.

So, after much deliberation and discussion, we have decided to homeschool Lizzie and Antwan, too!I wrote a really long and wordy blog about how it all went down.  But, then I re-read it and realized that it was boring.  haha. So, here's the upshot.  Brian and I talked to each other.  And, we talked to … Continue reading Turns Out That There Is Room For More In The Parker Academy.

My Kids And Their Birth Mother

I've had varying feelings towards my children's birth mother.  I know that anger is not supposed to be one of those feelings but that doesn't change the fact that it has been.  In the beginning, I told William poetic things like "She couldn't take care of you and she's happy that you are with us."  … Continue reading My Kids And Their Birth Mother

Everyone Needs A Project!

So, I have to share my little (admittedly, a bit late in the game) summer project!  I keep seeing all these articles about making non-waffle items in the waffle iron and that sounds right up our alley!  So, I decided that we should try a new recipe every week (or weekish, depending on my level of … Continue reading Everyone Needs A Project!

Protecting My Sensitive Child

There are many difficult things about being a parent.  Watching your child suffer while feeling powerless to stop it ranks up there.  William has always had it rough.  Rough compared to his siblings, rough compared to his friends, and rough, in general.  He lives in a house with an older brother who is naturally good … Continue reading Protecting My Sensitive Child

Kaleb Should Be In Pictures.

Life is strange.  And, adopting children can be strange.  (Much like giving birth to them can be.)  Adopting a teenager is definitely strange.   Because it totally goes against all of the laws of nature...whatever that means.  I could write a book about all the challenges involved and why it's so much harder to start with an … Continue reading Kaleb Should Be In Pictures.

Is There Room For More In The Parker Academy?

Of course, now that we home school one child, the idea of home schooling all of them has crossed our minds.  We love Lizzie and Antwan's school, but the idea of having them home with me is enticing, for sure.  I have all my important reasons.  If we home schooled, I wouldn't have to get them up early … Continue reading Is There Room For More In The Parker Academy?

Turns Out When You Homeschool, They’re Always At Home!

We home school.  It still doesn't roll off my tongue.  But, it sure does consume my thoughts.As soon as our decision was made, we started the process.  I made the appropriate calls.  I sent in the appropriate paperwork.  I registered him on the appropriate virtual learning website.  I turned in his books.  Then, we waited.  He had to … Continue reading Turns Out When You Homeschool, They’re Always At Home!

My Son Thinks He’s Alone

I took William to counseling on Friday.  He had been silly and chatty through most of the day, but got quiet as it got close to our appointment time.  So, I know that he must've been nervous.  As we sat there waiting, he put his head on my lap until she called him back.As I waited, … Continue reading My Son Thinks He’s Alone