Dear Zoë, As I told your brother in his latest letter, you will come to learn that your mother often believes she is capable of doing it all and..well sadly I am only human and I often run out of time. So, here I sit 3 days after you have turned 14-months-old trying to cram … Continue reading 13-And 14-Months Old
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Quick Status Update
MIL is arriving in just over two hours. House is clean--need to put sheets on her bed. Zoë is walking--not too far but can walk across a room. She has also slept through the night every nigt this week. I am hoping this will remain the status quo. Going to see Twilight tonight. Yes, I know … Continue reading Quick Status Update
The First Hairstyle
I have no experience with doing my Ethiopian kids' hair. Noah has great hair and by great I mean easy--it is loose curls and soft hair. I haven't had to style it much other than putting in hair milk daily. His hair is certainly long enough for braids but I have resisted because he already gets … Continue reading The First Hairstyle
12-Months And 1 Day Old
Dearest Zoë, Yesterday you turned one. I know you are now a whole number instead of parts of a month. Of course for the coming year, your age will be marked in months. Who am i kidding. Your age will be marked in months until I decide to stop writing these letters to you. I could … Continue reading 12-Months And 1 Day Old
Let The Madness Begin
Well, it's that time of year again. NaBloPoMo. I know, you are thinking...don't you have enough crap going on in your life Dawn. Do you really need to torture yourself by posting every day. I know. But I did it last year and I succeeded. I am looking forward to having a goal that I … Continue reading Let The Madness Begin