Summer vacation is in full swing around Momma’s house. Living in the midwest, our children get out of school at some crazy early date. Sometimes, it’s still too cool to head to the pool. But the zoo, park and library are always open and fantastic destinations when brotherly love turns to blood shed. The lazy [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Motherhood’
6 Jan
Big things in store…
Well, here we are. You, me and the rest of the world. Starting another year over again.
This one is a little tough for me. You see, this is the last year of my 30’s. After this, it’s all down hill. I have finally hit ages that I can remember my parents being at. I mean, [...]
15 Nov
Hooray for National Adoption Day!!!
For those of you who aren’t aware, November 15th is National Adoption Day. Hundreds of families will celebrate with the finalization of their adoptions, making their families just that much more complete.
Four and a half years ago, my own family was blessed through adoption. I became a Momma to a beautiful baby boy when CJ [...]
4 Nov
Present – It’s a homophone
Yes, I know. Bad blogger. I’ve been away a long time. I just don’t know how most of you seem to find the time to update your blogs every day. Or even have something to say every day.
Our life has been filled with craziness. Sleepovers, trick-or-treating, school sports. Yikes.
But, Bay did break up the monotony [...]
3 Oct
Did I just hear you right?
Young master CJ is having a big day today. He is in big boy underwear. At preschool. Yup, you heard me right.
He has been wearing those underoos with a bit of success lately, so we are hoping that is a sign that the Sensory Processing Disorder is not going to win out here. For those [...]
16 Sep
Approaching the Age of Enlightenment (Discussing birthparents with an adopted child)
Our baby is growing up.
With the start of preschool, the continuation of potty training (oh, a subject for another day) and big boy conversations, I have had a realization of late. CJ is nearing an age where he is going to start noticing that he looks “different” from the rest of our family. And I’ll be [...]
15 Sep
It’s the little things…
Okay, I’m feeling all…happy. Yes, dare I say it? It’s been a good few days. And after last week, I needed this reprieve in a HUGE way.
So, here’s my list of simple stuff that made me smile:
1. I scored a Wii Fit on Saturday without even trying! I turned around and there it was in the video game case at Target. An [...]
