This is a something I say to River often. We watch scary movies (like Disney-scary, but scary enough to a little kid) and I always want him to understand that the bad guys, who are trying to hurt the Princesses, the Heroes, and Good Guys, are only bad because of something that has happened to … Continue reading »
Dearest Autumn on your 2nd (and 1/6)ish birthday,
Okay, ya, I know. This birthday letter is roughly 2 and a half months late. Oops. These past few months I have been writing in quite a different format, and so therefore just gave up on writing in this venue. We’ve had some fun these past few months though, so I don’t feel too bad. … Continue reading »
It’s been awhile…
So much has happened. I haven’t written much since all my writing energy has been focused on my dissertation, which is in it’s last stages. Hopefully soon I can write an Ed.D. after my name! And the best part of this? If you look up the definition of an Ed.D., it says that it is … Continue reading »
going through the trenches
The trenches of a dissertation, that is. Don’t get me wrong, this year off has not been a constant trial. On the contrary, it has been more than wonderful. I have to say, it has been especially great the last few months while I have been collecting data (aka: interviewing fellow adoptive mommas). These past … Continue reading »
christmas, new years, and all that jazz
Top stories from the last month or so: * Jacquie Lawson Advent calendar. No other thing has kept my children so engaged during advent. Nothing. *Annual Christmas party. Super fun. Santa. Tons of kids. Couldn’t be better. *Elf on the Shelf. Jolly hung out at our house for a few weeks. Lots of conversations about … Continue reading »
Love, Act, Talk, Think
So, like many others, I have been pondering the horrible tragedy from last Friday. Unlike others, last Friday night I held my annual party with Santa, presents, food, drink, and my favorite- my besties, so that day and evening were not over-clouded with the thoughts that 20 children and 6 teachers were gunned down by … Continue reading »
Holidays gone by
It’s been quite awhile since I last posted, and there has been some serious activity in our household. The last time I posted was after my brother Colin’s first trip to the Kona Ironman world championships. Since that time, he has done another Ironman (which I was lucky to be able to go and attend) … Continue reading »
What it takes.
Roughly a week ago we were gearing up for one of the most grueling races on earth. Ok- maybe I wasn’t QUITE gearing up, but I was at least trying to support my little brother who was. Around a month and a half ago Colin decided to “last minute” participate in an Ironman race in … Continue reading »
Adoption bloggers {and non-bloggers!) ALL CALL!
So many of you know that the topic for my dissertation research has to do with adoption and blogging. Currently, my dissertation is titled: “Blog Therapy; How a social media has created and supported a community for prospective adoptive parents.” There are many reasons why I wanted to research this topic. First, I think it’s … Continue reading »
Dear Gramps,
Hi Grandpa. Happy Birthday. This is the first birthday of yours we have had without you. I remember last year when I called you on October 1st, and it was so nice to just chat. Since this birthday I can’t speak to you in person, I thought I’d write to you here, just to say … Continue reading »
