To Give? To Take? or Day 11

This morning hubby and was playing with Minnow and pondered out loud how Minnow could love him so much.  I told hubby Minnow loves us so much because we love him so much.  Kids at that age give what they get.  It was a moment for me as I thought back to the kids that … Continue reading To Give? To Take? or Day 11

Friends or Day 10

I just got home from a great lunch with a few of my girlfriends.  We meet once a month for lunch, as life is busy.  We all met over 5 years ago when we were teachers (many of us first year teachers) and have stayed friends since.  It is nice.  I think as I get … Continue reading Friends or Day 10

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! or Day 9

At least 8 families ahead of us on waiting list for an infant girl.  We still have a long wait ahead of us......(Maybe we will add another son.  Don't. Know. How. Long. I. Can. Wait.) We will wait for a girl--as I bought a really cute pair of girl pants and Minnow already gets mistaken … Continue reading UGH!!!!!!!!!!!! or Day 9

Sickness Be Damned or Day 8

Our house has been cursed.  Or should I say I have been cursed.  No I am not the sick one.  I am the punished one who has to take care of the sick ones.  Hubby and Minnow are both sick.  I love my hubby to death and think that he really is the greatest man/hubby/father, … Continue reading Sickness Be Damned or Day 8

Adoption Is Not Charity or Day 7

Please let me start by reminding folks that I am an adoptive parent.  I have one son adopted from Ethiopia--home over a year and am in process of adopting a daughter from Ethiopia.  Please let me also say that these are only my views and opinions and are in no way judgements of others.  It is … Continue reading Adoption Is Not Charity or Day 7