Did you know Kids Bowl Free all summer? I know, kind of late to clue you in now. I had conveniently forgotten about it because we tried a couple times last year and they were times I would rather forget. Me and three kids (one a toddler who had to be strapped to my back)...
Foto Friday: Mia Fix
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Making Sushi Cucumber Rolls
My kids and I love sushi. Actually I mean we like veggies and cooked things rolled up in rice and seaweed. It just happens we can find that at sushi bars. We usually make our own though. It’s really not that hard. Earlier this summer I set out to teach a friend of mine and...
Foto Friday
Last week when we were in DC, the kids had their first experience at Arlingtion National Cemetery. I spent most of the time stressing over the repeated signs that demanded quiet and respect. If you know Ty, you know why. I would also recommend visiting on a day that is less than 100 degrees. Surprisingly,...
Invisible Milestones
“How’s Ty doing?” –such a complicated question. Mostly, people mean, “How is Ty adjusting?” Adjustment, attachment, bonding–such complicated subjects. After a couple days home, we were super-excited that we had left the constant, incosolable crying in Korea. After a couple months home, he was sleeping through the night, calling me “mom,” loving the older kids,...
Foto Friday
The highlight of our week? Mia, Ty, and I got to see a Blue Morpho Butterfly up-close and personal. Even better? We got pictures to prove it. I wish you could understand just how elusive these guys were. They seemed to be taunting all of us who just wanted one good shot. They rarely landed...
Out of the mouths of moms
I love reading these posts at other blogs because it makes me feel “normal” or at least like I’m not the only crazy one out there. Head over to MckMama’s blog to read more. Happy Laughing! If you lived in my house, you may hear me saying… “If you need to poop, please get back...
To adopt or sponsor?
Someone made a provocative comment to Patrick today that gave me pause. I don’t think well on my feet so I mulled it over on my drive back from DC in rush hour traffic this evening. Comment: Why would I want to spend $2000 to host one orphan, when I could sponsor a dozen through...