We’ve gotten a lot of questions about adoption since announcing that we’re on an adoption expedition. One thing I’ve realized is that many people don’t know how to talk about
We’ve gotten a lot of questions about adoption since announcing that we’re on an adoption expedition. One thing I’ve realized is that many people don’t know how to talk about
Two weeks ago, I found out that I have Celiac disease. I’m not going to spend a bunch of time telling you what that means – you are reading this
We’ve finished all of the required Home Study paperwork, visits and education, now we’re just waiting for our social worker to finish the Home Study and approve us – at
Two weekends ago, a small army of our friends came over to help us rip out our old kitchen. It was extremely dusty and disgusting and I might be a
We’re not on a “journey”, even though that’s a common way to describe Big Life Movements. Indeed, life is a trip of sorts, and even those of us with no
On Friday, we had our home study visit. Honestly, despite all the nerves, it was wonderful. Our social worker was joyful, thoughtful and we liked her immediately. Our home was
Before I published my last post, I was worried about it. I’d heard horror stories of hurtful comments or misunderstandings related to adoption, and I’d let those whispers become a
I’ve written about my desire to be a mom a few times (here, here and here). I’ve attended baby showers and I’ve breathlessly held my friends’ little loves. I’ve heard
When we bought this house, we spent the first 30 days frantically preparing it for our move. Adam and I look back and laugh – in the first 24 hours,
The front door creaked as I opened it, the wind made the windows sigh and groan. The tree in our front yard cast a deep, sinister shadow in the porch-light.