Plug and Play Parenthood

Have you ever had a moment that freezes your very soul in sheer mortification?  Of course you have. We’ve all been through Jr. High at this point. I had one of those very moments during the interview portion of our home study. One thing I value the most about K’s and my relationship is our [...]

I know it’s probably a little early to jump on the name-what-you’re-thankful-for-in-honor-of-Thanksgiving train, but I’m gonna.  So, here’s a little list of things I’m thankful for today both adoption and non-adoption related. Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about [...]

Well gals and guys, I am happy to announce that we have completed our home study with the exception of receiving the certificate of completion/ approval.  It will take approximately two weeks to prepare the report and then an additional two weeks for final review.  Then we will be issued a certificate of approval, invoiced [...]

I was at lunch today when my phone rang.  Since I’ve been waiting on pins and needles to hear from our social worker– mind you, it hasn’t even been a week since she was assigned to us– I’ve been guarding my phone like a dog does a bone. Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post [...]

This is the point where I start to awkwardly fidget.  Zippers, hoodie strings, and rough cuticles, beware.  My nervous energy is on the prowl for its next victim. Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the [...]

What words will you be remembered by? At this point in my life, it’s a toss up between the phrases, “I’m so tired!” and “I’m so busy!”  Based on what I’ve seen of parenthood, I suspect that will continue to be the case (even more so !), until I’m at least in my mid-fifties. Share: [...]

Boy, oh boy!  Did we ever pick a busy time to board the train for this journey!  I have a sneaking suspicion, though, that no matter when we started, it would be overwhelming.  While I have no real news, I am happy to report that we are almost finished with the general application.  There’s still [...]

Cue Blue Danube, boys and girls.  We are fast approaching our orientation day– this FRIDAY!  And I am skert. We’ve read and re-read the information packet.  We’ve compiled tax info.  We’ve surveyed the house trying to think what things we need to do to prepare for the home study– fix some broken fixtures, replace a [...]