Author Archives: atruerarity

Hello from self quarantine, self isolation, social distancing, stay home – stay healthy, or whatever other new vocabulary I’ve learned in the last month. Has it only been a month? I began hearing about something called the Coronavirus back in … Continue reading →

Hello! I’ve wanted to blog a million times, but haven’t. I am going to upload a bunch of pictures, caption them, and call it a blog post! Then I’m going to cook some chili and vacuum some floors. Okay. January. … Continue reading →

Daniel has probably never had a positive eating experience. He definitely has experienced extended trauma surrounding food and eating. He has not eaten with his mouth since we got him home and to the hospital, October 2017. We’ve given opportunities, … Continue reading →

Daniel learned that hands are not safe in those 4 1/2 years at the orphanage. He flinches, squeezes his eyes shut and hunches his head between his shoulders if we move quickly or reach for him unexpectedly. He does the … Continue reading →

I reviewed where the girls are at for school this year. In most subjects, they’re about 1/3 of the way through, which is nice, but I don’t like to draw school out quite as long into the spring as traditional … Continue reading →