As parents, because we strive so hard to do right by our kids, we sometimes focus on all the things we could do better and overlook the things we do right. And sometimes the things that we do right seem to happen by magic. But, parenting is not magic, it is hard work trying to […]
May The Force Be With You
December 10th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Love is a Messy, Messy Thing.
November 7th, 2008 · 8 Comments
Last weekend, I had plans to sleep in. And I mean SLEEP IN. As any mother knows, that really translates to laying in bed until 9, ’cause key-ripes 5:30 am, everyday? Sucks. Because my children are 6 and 7, and well-trained, I can occasionally do this. Having a relaxing morning experience with Aftermath is a […]
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Adoption Vacation
August 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Here’s how to take two recently adopted preschoolers on vacation.
Step one: Before you travel anywhere for the first time, buy matching rolling duffels for the whole family. Let the children choose their own colors, so they see that, even though they’re part of a “matched set” of people, they are still permitted free choice. Rescue […]
