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DIY Project: Sellers Cabinet Makeover
I love antiques. I love the style of new furniture that looks antique, but I love the real thing even more. I think my fondness for these old things comes from knowing they have a rich history. I’ve been on the hunt for some sort of cabinet for the breakfast area so I’d have a…
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How & Why: Our 2-in-1 High School Year
After all the battles we had about Lindsey’s desire to go to public school (which she did last year), she has decided to come back home for school this year. Why: If Lindsey stayed in public school, it could take four more years, or two years plus two summers of math in summer school to…
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E-books for Foster & Adoptive Parents
These e-books both have “foster” in the titles, but they are not just for foster or foster-adoptive families. They are written for any adoptive family dealing with kids who may have trauma in their past. I received both books for the purposes of review, and it made sense to include both reviews in one post,…
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Our Week: Endings, Beginnings, and Paint!
In my life this week: Thinking and discussing the possibilities in regards to a second adoption. Lindsey is finally talking about it and giving some input, which is immensely helpful. I’ve been talking to friends who have experience in specific situations to help us figure out if we can realistically handle certain issues. Ken and…
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Adoption is hard. And weird. But worth it.
In my perfect world, every kid would have a safe and loving family, and do things like merrily bake cookies together every day. But, it’s not a perfect world. Right now we’re in the midst of the process of picking. We’re not talking about melons or avocados here (which are both hard to pick, by…
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My Dad’s birthday + ALS Awareness Month
Today is my dad’s 71st birthday. When I was growing up, my dad worked long hours as an auto mechanic, and even longer hours once he opened his own shop in 1978. I was in bed most nights before he was home, and he left before I got up in the mornings. Somehow, though, he…