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My eyes have probably seen these multi-colored state maps a thousand times over the past week or so. I was…
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My eyes have probably seen these multi-colored state maps a thousand times over the past week or so. I was…
Continue ReadingAdoption. While I’ve never done it I imagine it starts out in much the same ways having my kids did.…
Continue ReadingCan I be honest? Today I hate foster care. I hate what it has done to people I love-- adults…
Continue ReadingAs an adoptive mom, I know first-hand that adoption can be beautiful. It’s what made me a mom. If it…
Continue ReadingDear Michael Rose-Ivey, You made me cry. I watched your press conference and immediately tried to hunt down some kind…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I have always longed to adopt. In fact, our second date included a trip to our local…
Continue ReadingWe boarded the plane in Ethiopia to bring our new 7-month-old son home. Unfortunately for us, the seats were so…
Continue ReadingSo your friend has become a foster mom or maybe you just met a new friend and it turns out…
Continue ReadingDear Simone, My family is rooting for you. And not just because you represent our country, but because you represent…
Continue ReadingMaybe it’s my “mom hair” (thanks, New York Times, for that label) or maybe it’s that I look perpetually tired…
Continue ReadingMy youngest is napping. My oldest two kids are happily playing together in the toy room. As I’m sweeping the…
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to parenting, I think realistic expectations are an important part of maintaining your sanity. This is doubly…
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