Yesterday Noah went to sleep 3 years old and woke up 4 years old today. 4 years ago in Debre Zeyit a 16-year-old girl, scared and alone gave birth to Hojawaka. She loved him with all of her heart--I know that. I believe that. We love him for you--you love him through us. Four means … Continue reading Melkam Lidet Little Man
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
All Things Fun
I am reminded nearly everyday how fast my kiddos are growing. This past weekend we went to our neighborhood Easter egg hunt. I am reminded of how the first year we went to an Easter egg hunt I had to follow him around and help him put eggs in his basket. Last year he was … Continue reading All Things Fun
She Is Not To Be Messed With
Zoë that is. Or Bobo as she prefers to be calls. I am reprimanded countless times a day when I actually address her by her name "NO. ME BOBO." I laugh and tell her she might want to rethink that before she goes to school. But she is happy to be Bobo. To say that … Continue reading She Is Not To Be Messed With
Now He Thinks He Is Four
Yesterday, Noah had his birthday party with his friends--just a mere 10 days before his birthday. It is difficult planning a birthday party and ideally it would have been next weekend but the venue we had chosen was already booked for the entire weekend--they do 4 birthday parties on Saturday and 3 on Sunday. It's … Continue reading Now He Thinks He Is Four
On The Road
I'm in Louisville. Attending my first 4C's conference- the conference on college composition and communication. I hope to present my research here next year. It's sureal to think that this world of conferencing is now a permanent part of my life. Networking and going to the right sessions, etc., are now somehow super important. I … Continue reading On The Road
