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
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
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
In a post from about a month ago I briefly outlined the twins that I was drawn to at the Be My Parent –Â matching event. They were, at the time, 18 months old (likely closer to 20 months now), a … Continue reading
Saint: “Virtuous Person: a particularly good or holy person, or one who is exceptionally kind and patient in dealing with difficult people or situations.” Sometimes I find it difficult to talk about adoption in public situations, with acquaintances, or people … Continue reading
I went to a Celebration of Life this past weekend. My friend’s husband went to sleep one night and did not wake up. He was in his 40’s and she is in her 30’s. Listening to his closest friends and … Continue reading
Last week I had a birthday… Last week H also had a birthday. Although I had been told not to contact her foster mom any more, I couldn’t let her birthday go without sending something to say I was thinking … Continue reading
This past weekend I have taken a step back from the position of “expectant mom” and just rested in being who I am right now; reconnecting with me. One thing that has stood out to me is that I had … Continue reading
I shared this article by Sarah Hitchcock from Parent Dish in the UK, about what adoptive parents wish their friends and family understood, with a support group of pre-and-post-adoptive parents. One of the responses I received was this: “The one … Continue reading
It has been highly intriguing the difference in reactions to my adopting an older child vs. a younger child. Some reactions from people have made me feel urm… strong emotions. Here is the general response to my adopting an 18 … Continue reading