I just made my daughter’s “nest” for her nap time and it occurred to me that most moms might not do this. It’s a way my children sleep better during naptimes. To make a nest we use 4 light-weight blankets. One is on each side of her – sort of bunched up and touching her. [...]
Yes, I’m normally a very positive person. I’d rather say nothing, than say something negative. But I.Am.Mad! And, I need an outlet! So, today, I hate the time between when my teenager wakes up and his medication kicks in. I hate the hateful things he says and the hateful things I think. I hate that [...]
Part1 :: Part 2 :: Part 3 :: Sorry that it has taken me 4 mos to get back to this history. I hope those who were interested in the story before are still reading my blog. We’ve had some interesting months and activities like blogging has just been let go for the most part. [...]
Last month I was interviewed by Wendy of the Foster Parenting Podcast. Today it was released and you can listen to it via iTunes or their website: http://fosterpodcast.com/episode-70-interview-adoptive-parent-amy I hope it is a blessing to other families who consider adopting via the foster care system. It’s a bit scary to put yourself out there in [...]
We have been in a waiting pattern with our adoption of Sissy. But Good News today!!! The adoption papers will be heading our way very soon for our signatures. As soon as we return them, they go to the judge for his signature and then it’s done!! Parenthood has been very hard lately – so [...]
I’m feeling a bit down. My birthday can do that to me. I always struggle with dates that put me in the center of attention. On one hand, I want the recognition, the love and validation. But on the other hand I struggle with believing that I am worthy of it or that anyone will [...]
Part1 :: Part 2 :: So, we had J1 for about 4 mos when we learned that his Tummy Mommy (we prefer that over birth mom) had given birth to another boy. Her lifestyle had not changed and, in fact, by the time the state called us, she had already disappeared. It wasn’t that she [...]
You can read part 1 here. A few things to correct – I pulled out our scrapbooks! lol – it wasn’t April 1996. It was May 17, 1996 that we got the phone call that we had been chosen for J1. At least I had the Friday part right! lol (yes, I looked – I’m [...]
I received the new issue of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine last week. Even though I work each issue – and by the time it’s at the publisher I think “I never want to think about that issue again! – I work mainly with the ads and the content is something I am able to enjoy…to [...]
Many years ago we – ok, 12.5 years ago – we went to the Portland area to meet our 2nd son. He was living with a wonderful family who were a blessing and neat example of a Christian, loving family. When son #3 was born, Laurie came to meet and cuddle him too. When we [...]
