Many people come across my blog searching for information on Ethiopian adoption. I’ve found a wealth of information and friends through blogging this experience, and if you start clicking through the links in the sidebar, you’ll find varied experiences and opinions on adoption. Included in my blogroll are also First Family blogs–sometimes referred to as [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Adoption Blogosphere
Posted in Ethiopian Adoption Blogs, Race on March 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Proud Mama
Posted in Family Life on March 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We met with Dawit’s teacher while our kids waited in the hall coloring. He got a glowing report–right on target with everything. He is a role model in his behavior. His teacher got a little weepy talking about the amazing strides he’s made this year, and it’s hard to imagine that 2 [...]
SCD Breakfast
Posted in scd on March 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Cheese omelette, crispy bacon, fresh strawberries, and cashew bread.
Not bad for a “restricted diet”! I first tried the cashew bread from Eat Well, Feel Well
a couple of months ago. The author describes how she makes 3 loaves at a time, because her family loves it so much. I get it now…it’s so delicious!
I also made [...]
Happy Spring!
Posted in Family Life on March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Please, oh please let it be Spring. We’re ready. Temps are in the 40s today, but it is sunny and feels like old man winter is leaving.
Serious business
Posted in Family Life on March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Clearly the kids took egg decorating quite seriously.
Note the matching artist berets on Lily and Emmy.
Food experiments
Posted in Ethiopian Adoption Blogs, Family Life on March 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I continue to pay attention to how Dawit reacts when I serve meals. Now I’m mixing things up, and the theory of gender roles / who is served first is holding. It’s not tormenting me as much now, I see it more of a social experiment than a personal attack on my food preparation.
Last week, [...]
First txt msg
Posted in Family Life, Lilyisms on March 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
John taught Lily how to “text” yesterday. She locked herself in her room as she composed her first text message and sent it to my phone, then giggled hysterically as I heard the message and read it. She was sure I wouldn’t know who sent it, that I would think I had a secret admirer. [...]
And more about food
Posted in Ethiopian Adoption Blogs, Family Life on March 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »
You may remember some of my food and Dawit woes…the kid is tough to feed. He’s been home for two years, and each and every meal is still odd–unless it’s McDonald’s. I’ve tried everything. Seriously, I appreciate all of the well-intended advice, but I’ve always thought that it isn’t necessarily about food. [...]
Lullabyes
Posted in Family Life on March 4, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A dear friend of mine is having a baby. Like right at this moment, I think. She asked me last week how we accumulated any knowledge of baby songs and lullabyes. I don’t really know how this happens…each family seems to have their own set. John tends to make up songs, and we’ve been singing [...]
