I am coming clean here--no pun intended (okay maybe a little). I am HORRIBLE housekeeper. Horrible might even be an understatement. I am pretty sure that it is. It isn't that I like a messy house--because I hate it--I just don't seem to be able to organize my house in a way that makes it … Continue reading My Dirty Little Secret
How To Make It Better
Education that is. There is ALWAYS talk of how bad education is and there are ALWAYS politicians talking about ways to improve it--highly qualified teachers (this means degrees and certification only--no measures of effectiveness), testing every year, mandating that all students (regardless of English proficiency or IEP status) will meet or exceed expectations. Those of … Continue reading How To Make It Better
Parents, Make It Stop.
It's our job. I am sick, sad, heart-broken and pissed off. Here is why. I can't believe that a community--not just a few idiots--but an entire fucking community could do something like this and think it's okay. I have been following Constance's quest to attend her prom with her girlfriend in the clothes of her … Continue reading Parents, Make It Stop.
Give All for Love
Jill a fellow adoptive mom with an Ethiopian Princess--has an awesome new shop. She is selling great hair and skin products and you can pick a charity to donate some of the proceeds to. Ethiopian Orphan Relief is my choice of charity. Check out her shop and buy a little something for those in your … Continue reading Give All for Love
Vacation Is Good
I know...who doesn't know that. We took our first driving vacation with both kids this past weekend. Noah has been on several trips to Chicago/Indiana but Zoë has not. Zoë hates the car and for the longest time we just didn't want to subject ourselves to the torture of her screaming, crying, whining, etc. But … Continue reading Vacation Is Good
