In my family of origin, we didn’t have many traditions. Traditions were kind of a non-matter. In fact, I didn’t realize how (almost) anti-traditional we were until I met my husband’s family. Our first Christmas together was eye-opening. My family commonly wrapped Christmas gifts in random boxes that didn't match the item (for instance a… Continue reading Christmas Traditions, Old and New
Category: Family
Why I Named My Daughter After A Frozen Vegetable
So, a random memory popped into my head today and I thought I’d share. It happened shortly after we chose a name for our foster daughter whom we were getting ready to adopt. Up to that point, she had been affectionately called “Baby Girl” by everyone.So, Baby and I are shopping at the grocery store… Continue reading Why I Named My Daughter After A Frozen Vegetable
A Time To Grow
When we adopted our 3 kids in November of 2013, we took a break from being an open foster home so we could focus on our family bonding and strengthening. It has been a much needed respite. I am reminded of this even more as I witness several friends who foster children and the unrest… Continue reading A Time To Grow
It’s Ugliest Before The Calm
Our kids, who first arrived at our house as scared foster children, have come a long way in the past two years. For instance, putting the boys to bed used to take all evening- sometimes all night. They were completely untrained as to what a bedtime was or how to sleep under sheets or even… Continue reading It’s Ugliest Before The Calm
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