On the big yahoo group for Ethiopian adoption there is a current discussion going on about the future of Ethiopian adoption as well as the current state of affairs. The discussion started with the posting of this article (it also provides a review of other articles all on Ethiopian adoption). With the new trends in [...]
This isn’t going to be a post about exploration and whether TV is good or bad. TV has saved my sanity on many occasions. This post is simply a tiny look into what my son does during the day.
Walking around the house with a toy car held up to his head like a phone…
“Hello, can [...]
I have no experience with doing my Ethiopian kids’ hair. Noah has great hair and by great I mean easy–it is loose curls and soft hair. I haven’t had to style it much other than putting in hair milk daily. His hair is certainly long enough for braids but I have resisted because he already gets [...]
school that is…
“The early years are transcendentally the most important and if this nation wishes ultimately to achieve excellence, we will give greater priority and attention to the early years and start affirming elementary teachers instead of college professors as the centerpiece of learning.”–Ernst L. Boyer
As I go back and forth, I am reminded of the [...]
My husband and I have the debate constantly that the English language really messes with our ability to clearly communicate what we are really feeling/thinking and and with one another. The perfect example of this is the term “Pro-Life.” I dislike the use of this term to refer to those who are anti-abortion. I know [...]
While sitting down and eating a fabulous pasta dinner make by hubby…
Noah: Daddy, noodles are yummy…mmmm…noodles are good. You’re a genius daddy.
I shot a look at hubby saying I can’t believe you taught him that. Hubby smiled and said “he came up with that one all on his own.”
Later I was a genius for hitting [...]
Really, you want to know the secret? Send the kids to grandma and grandpa’s. My MIL is coming to visit for Thanksgiving a week from today and we had to get the playroom turned into a guest room. I know if you have been reading my blog for any length of time you will know [...]
I have not written about weight loss in a long time–probably because I have fallen off the bandwagon and there really isn’t loss going on. I have skirted the severity of the issue and it is time that I address with brutal honesty the serious nature of the issues. I am not dying…not any faster [...]
