(TRUTH: I have never actually the show MacGuyver. In fact, I had to google his name to make sure I was spelling it right. There is something intriguing to me about someone who can whip things out of their behind and save the world. Somedays, I feel like MacGyver (although without the annoying accent). Circumstances in … Continue reading
Well. Wow. Goodbye, 2014. What a year you have been. You will forever go down in history as the year I became a mother to a tiny tornado, a kid that never stops, the sweetest, funniest, most charming boy I’ve ever met. (Also…sassy). If I had to pick a theme for this year, I think … Continue reading
Dearest Great Wolf Lodge, We had the grand opportunity to visit your fine establishment this weekend with our son, at the behest of my parents who bequeathed unto us an early Christmas present. After spending some time at your hotel, might I suggest the following be posted at all entrances? WARNING, All Ye Who Enter … Continue reading
Did you know that, in some countries, you are considered 1 year old when you are born? It’s true. Sometimes, refugee families come in to my work and they tell me that the child with the pacifier and the diaper who is barely verbal is three years old. So, then we have to get the … Continue reading
Alex and I have been married for 7 years today. We were basically babies when we got hitched, the first newlyweds of our college friends. Our family and buddies piled into the Dallas Women’s Forum off Ross Avenue on a very hot day in August, with just a few air conditioner units. Everybody was very … Continue reading
Dear son, Tomorrow morning, you and your caseworker will get on a plane and fly to Dallas. You don’t know this yet, but your dad is going to be there too to fly home with you because it’s your first time ever to fly and we just could not fathom missing one more “first”. I’ll … Continue reading
I have been an adoptive parent for precisely one week now. So, obviously, I know everything. I’m kidding, I’m kidding. But, seriously, here are some reflections about our adoption journey from this week that I need to get down for people that will walk this path after me. (Emphasis on our journey, since everyone’s path is different). … Continue reading
The local library had an amazing children’s program with live birds scheduled at 2:00 today. I’ve been talking it up all week. 1:40pm– The kid and I had gone to the dog park this morning and his shoes were dirty. So, he and Alex were out on the driveway smacking them on the concrete to get … Continue reading
Dear son- We met you this weekend. Your talent show was a whole TWO HOURS long and, in a cruel twist of fate, you were the very last act so we spent the whole show alternately crying and telling each other facts, like “Did you know that baby koala bears eat their mom’s poop?” so … Continue reading
Hey there, tiny dancer- You know what’s crazy? I get to meet you tomorrow. As in, hold your hand and hear your voice and see how tall you are (which the kids at church felt was the most important thing to know). We’re still kind of walking around in a daze, like it’s a dream. This … Continue reading
