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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Kids’ Minds
Carrot: Can we get a turtle? Please? Maybe for my birthday? Me: I think a turtle or a tortoise would be a really cool pet. I have wanted one for awhile. I am not sure how Bingo would do with … Continue reading
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Dare I type this?
Filling out the YMCA registration, is there anything we should know about your child? “Carrot just moved in with us, and calls us both Mama Erat & Mama Croi. She calls her previous foster mom, “Mama”, and occasionally her biological … Continue reading
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I am going to need that tape
When we were downtown recently, I took a picture of Carrot & Pumpkin standing in the spot where we got married. The next day, the girls asked to look at our wedding pictures. I thought that activity would last all … Continue reading
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Development
Seeing friend’s babies who are of similar age to Pumpkin and hearing what they are doing is hard. Not because it’s a competition. But, because of Pumpkin’s beginnings, it’s hard to know where he is going. Last night, Croi and … Continue reading
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Rock and a Hard Place
If anyone is looking for us, I think our new address might be right in between that rock and hard place, in questioning valley. We planned to take all three kids on our first family camping trip last weekend. There … Continue reading
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Moments in Instant Parenting
Often, after some on-the-spot parental declaration comes out of our mouths, we look at each other to see if the other thinks we just uttered total crap. It’s a scary feeling, the “we are actually in charge here.” We’re the … Continue reading
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The one where there was nearly an accident on I-94
Picking up Zucchini for a weekend visit after bio mom missed a scheduled visit with the kids. Me: I am sorry your visit was cancelled. Zucchini: Yeah. I hope Mom’s ok. Me: I hope so, too, honey. I hope you … Continue reading
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Bittersweet
I was not an English major, so if anyone knows of a word big enough, please tell me. I am not sure if we have a phrase that can describe what it is like to listen to a mother on … Continue reading
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Three is Not One More
In a few hours, I will drive to pick up Zucchini for another weekend visit. Overall, the visits are going very well. But, I must admit, I have a sinking feeling of dread. Carrot has her tantrums, but things are pretty … Continue reading
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Village of Designers
We have spent the better part of the past few weeks preparing our upstairs of our duplex for our growing family. Thanks to some amazing friends and family, I am left speechless at the transformation. Before: A living room, an … Continue reading
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