Take the pie in the face
When I was visiting my parents this weekend in South Carolina, I came across a video that made me pause. In my dad’s neat script up the side of the […]
Dear Friends and Family
This originally posted on March 4, 2009. Because the adaptation process with adoption is different than what most families expect when you are bringing a new baby home, our adoption counselor […]
We are Family
this was originally posted on February 25, 2009. Attachment and adapation are big words in the adoption world. You want your new family member to smoothly adapt to the transition […]
What I love about parenting
This was originally posted on February 18, 2009. There are the obvious things that one loves about parenting: earning the trust of someone so vulnerable and yet discerning, getting a […]
The biggest blessing of all
So, I’ve been counting my blessings all month long and it comes as no surprise that my biggest blessing of all is this little guy. Here are some shots of […]
Go ahead, scratch a bunch of people off your list.
With Thanksgiving comes the inevitable list making. What to cook, what to buy so that you can cook, what to do when you are done cooking (RELAX!), who to shop […]
Five Things You Can Do to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem
According to a study out of Nova Scotia, a child’s level of happiness is directly related to the way she perceives her body. A common challenge for parents is how […]
Random Bits
#1 The stomach bug just moved through our house like it was its job. Well, I guess that is its job. Wish it would quit or get laid off. […]
I did it! (or a book list)
So, when Happy accomplishes something, he joyfully screams, “I did it!” which I just find adorable. He takes off his coat, he screams, “I did it.” He closes the door, […]
