Category Archives: Everyday Stuff

Conversation with Anna

We had this conversation with Anna some time ago and I am recording it here for posterity sake. R: Should we move far, far away to Africa? A: No. R: Why? A: Because I want to stay here. This is … Continue reading

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In Which things get more Complicated than they should…. and the Housework Suffers

An adoption update. I don’t have time this morning to give you the whole saga of the last few days. Let me just say that nothing is ever as simple as it seems! Number one: we have backed away from … Continue reading

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Margaret Rae – After One Year

Maggie turns one in a few days. It’s been the best year of my life with both my daughters in my arms. Maggie is so full of smiles and laughter. My life as a wife and mother are just full … Continue reading

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crickets have itchy legs

We just sent Anna to the bathroom to go before bed. She came wandering back a few seconds later and when asked, “what’s wrong?” she said, “The cricket is scratching his leg and I don’t like it!” Added by Mommy: … Continue reading

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The Value of…

The value of waiting. It’s something I’m particularly unfamiliar with. Waiting is something I am definitely not good at. I don’t like waiting. As Brian and I have been pursuing adoption since we got married, though… well, we’ve done lots … Continue reading

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