Melkam Lidet Little Man

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

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