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Crochet Therapy

7 October, 2020; Filed Under: adoption

My youngest girl, now age 13, made this adorable purse as her most recent crochet project. She did it entirely on her own by following a pattern in a book. I'm totally impressed by this because I cannot crochet or knit. Not one stitch. She also made the shawl she’s wearing. It was her first … [Read more...] about Crochet Therapy

Are they yours? Or are they adopted?

14 December, 2018; Filed Under: adoption

sibling adoption foster care

"Yes. And yes." I've been an adoptive mom for nine years. By now I've learned when folks mean well with their questions or comments, and I've learned not to get offended. Unless people are part of an adopted family (extended or immediate) or have close friends who have adopted, they may not … [Read more...] about Are they yours? Or are they adopted?

Our best summer ever: 3 things that helped

6 August, 2018; Filed Under: adoption, family & home

summer fun

Perhaps the biggest lesson parenting has taught me is not to judge. I never understood parents who did the happy dance at the bus stop on the first day of school. For years I happily spent my days with my kid, homeschooling, and enjoyed the vast majority of those days. I was judgey about those bus … [Read more...] about Our best summer ever: 3 things that helped

Top adoption blog (again!) thanks to YOU

26 April, 2018; Filed Under: adoption

Y'all!!! I'm honored to once again have been named one of the Best Adoption Blogs by Healthline for the third year in a row. Appearing on a list with some of my favorite online adoptive parents is downright awesome. It's all because of y'all, you know; what I write wouldn't matter all that much … [Read more...] about Top adoption blog (again!) thanks to YOU

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