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I’ve been writing an essay in my head on and off about adoption, international adoption, etc. This research, my children, adult adoptees … so much to consider when thinking about adoption.

The Lie We Love

Suffice it to say that, as with much in life, nothing is clear cut … there is nothing that is starkly […]

Can you believe it?  I had encounters with both this morning and SS definitely came out on top.
I was in and out in 23 minutes and they let me apply for a SS card and number for Carlo.  I wasn’t sure it would work.  I’ve got the US state adoption decree and a US state […]

I’ve got a set of 2 day strategic planning meetings at the local library and I stopped in my tracks at the stunning pictures on the wall.
Heart Gallery of New Jersey
I knew about this project and I’ve studied the pictures in the past. It an even more heart wrenching display in person.

Wendy’s will donate $.50 to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption (”finding forever families for children in foster care) for every Frosty product sold this weekend:
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption presents Rockin’ Frosty

… Noelle said in response to this sight.

It was pretty awesome.
Here are the kiddos after tubbies and before bedtime tonight:

That belies the true state of the evening. I must admit that I really dislike this 3 year old stage. Who me, listen to you? Carlo is particularly bad because he thinks everything […]