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We had a rough start to the day, with Mr. N waking up with a tension headache at 1 am. I’m not sure what caused it, but this is not uncommon for him just before or after a big family event. I think it is tied to missing his family and friends in […]

Was great!
Having 7 year old Mr. N with us for his first Christmas put a whole wild spin on it. He was so excited for Christmas, “Because, you know, Mom … we didn’t have Christmas in China.”
The kids had a great time from the lead up of decorating the tree the day […]

Well, the changes have hit the big media outlets, so I suppose I should comment. The China adoption community has been awash with the news for several weeks, now.
As of May 1st 2007, I will not qualify as an adoptive parent for a non-special needs or special needs child from China — what with […]

… and there goes the other one.
What’s the chance that I’m going to finish the 4 blankets I’ve started in time for Christmas, hmm???
Alright, best go check on her.

Mr. N just realized I’m OK with him getting out of bed.
I was sitting in the playroom at the computer and he sing songed out “Maum.”
I went in.  “Can you get me that book?” and from his bed he pointed at the book on the floor by the chair.  I got it for him, but […]