13-And 14-Months Old

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

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