In my last post I was excited about the kitty that I just brought home, Earl Grey. Earl Grey has now become “Greyson” because he didn’t really answer to Earl, but seems to like and fit his new name Greyson … Continue reading
Post-Kitty Depression
Category Archives: Adoption
Meet The Earl
On Friday I brought home a furry four legged little man named Earl Grey, a.k.a. The Earl, a.k.a. Earl, a.k.a. Lord Grey, a.k.a. Buddy, a.k.a. Love Bug, a.k.a. You Are Such A Good Boy, a.k.a. Love-bug, a.k.a. My Little Snuggle-Buns. … Continue reading
Adoption Networking Event
Foremost, I want to say a huge thank you to the organisers for creating a memorable day. It was exactly what I was hoping for in a matching event, and was a well-presented, well-organised day. The event overall: The thing that … Continue reading
Pre Adoption Networking Event
This week I am going to an Adoption Networking Event on Thursday, June 4 in the city. An Adoption Networking Event is another name for a matching event, where social workers showcase some of the children under their care who … Continue reading
Single parents
Recently there was an article circulating the adoption forums about single parents being a second choice vs. couples in adoption. The article starts, “There’s little doubt about it, the chances of adopting if you are single are slimmer than for … Continue reading
The feel of a newborn
Last week my friend and co-worker gave birth to a precious little baby girl 🙂 Little K.E. joined her family on May fourth and became little sister to two year old A.J. Both parents are ecstatic to have two healthy, happy, … Continue reading
Alone in the end
Last night I watched a movie where the father (who was also a grandfather), died. It wasn’t the focal point of the movie, but it was a significant part of the story. It made me think about my own parents, and cry … Continue reading
Adoption – Staying Open
One of the challenges in this adoption process is staying open to the possibilities and not closing your heart after the first (or second, or third, or fourth) heartbreak. I struggled with this for a few months after the planned … Continue reading
Caged bird
I am currently on vacation from work… woop-woop! Never have I needed time off as much as I did this time around because I’ve never before worked in a job like the one I have right now. I feel a … Continue reading
The waiting game
In a post from about a month ago I briefly outlined the twins that I was drawn to at the Be My Parent – matching event. They were, at the time, 18 months old (likely closer to 20 months now), a … Continue reading