Author: Jamie
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Waiting…
I spent some time on the AdoptUsKids website earlier today, looking at profiles of children waiting to be adopted, and hearing them talk about how hard it is to be in this state of limbo. “We want to be able to feel secure somewhere.” Feeling loved and secure are so important, but these kids in…
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Pondering Adoption #2
I haven’t really talked much yet about our subsequent adoption. Partly this is because there are so many more things to consider this time around, and partly because this isn’t a done deal. I relate this to marriage, in that, just because you’re “ready” to get married doesn’t mean your future spouse will immediately *poof*…
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Sunshine and Gratitude
Yesterday, in the sunshine of our backyard, Lindsey and I had one of our best talks yet. Earlier in the day, she had gotten angry with me about something I said, something she took entirely the wrong way. I was feeling sad and frustrated that our relationship still isn’t where I’d like it to be…
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Teaching Textbooks Math Curriculum Review
As promised, my review of Teaching Textbooks math — with big thanks to Kathryn, our resident expert, for her assistance in making sure I covered all the important points in this review! Teaching Textbooks is a full-year math curriculum that includes a consumable workbook, an answer booklet, and four CDs with step-by-step audiovisual instruction —…
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Family Field Trip: Tennessee Aquarium
On Monday, Lindsey was out of school, so Ken took the day off, and we planned a fun family outing. Since Lindsey is in public school, and since Kathryn’s bat mitzvah classes take up nearly every Saturday, the days we can do something together like this are rare, and we wanted to take advantage of…