For those cyber friends who follow this blog and for newbies searching for an adoption story…..we are currently posting on our family site: http://www.ourlittlemcfamily.com Our full adoption story and archives, however, remain here. Please feel free to use this site as a tool in your personal search for information, answers, and comfort! It is more difficult for me to write a goodbye on this post.… Continue reading new blog address
Author: rachel
mr. falso–adoption and discipline
I would say that lying and whining have been the biggest hurdles we have come across the past month or two–across the board, with all four children. As the kids emerged into a new phase with us–I would say around Thanksgiving–instead of having major meltdowns and screaming tantrums, we started having more incidences of whining, pouting, and… Continue reading mr. falso–adoption and discipline
my first winter break………
…………as a new mom of four!!! 🙂 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOpfkzyyDCo disclaimer for video 1: I was talking to Adam on the phone, hence the narration… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0dXcRgM33Q httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0aS_GYfnxo We made it through, and we had lots of fun in the process. All I can say is that Christmas break was way better than our first five weeks for obvious… Continue reading my first winter break………
f.i. and adoption
Food Issues have been a topic of discussion on one of the adoption boards this week. While talking to my mother-in-law, Debbi, I realized that she, and probably a lot of other people who are close to us, do not know a whole lot about this aspect of adoption. Some of the common issues –especially in terms of international… Continue reading f.i. and adoption
random musings for 2009
The ninos’ English exploded over Christmas break. They are busting out phrases and sentences every day now. And they are always telling each other, “good English.” Juan P. told me today, “mommy, good choice!” when I was rearranging the furniture. Daniel, our eight year old, brings me a book every day now asking me to help… Continue reading random musings for 2009
to our baby
775 This is the very first image I have impressed on my mind of you, little boy. Isn’t your grandma beautiful? The first thing you wanted to do on “gotcha day” was wear her sunglasses and be held by anyone who would hold you. You are five years old, but you surely don’t act like… Continue reading to our baby
so not infertile
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about just how infertile I really am. Distance and time from pregnancies, as well as recent conversations with friends, have helped me gain additional perspective on this topic. My conclusion is that even though I am medically and technically labeled “infertile,” I am SO not infertile. Let’s review: 4.5 Years of trying 4… Continue reading so not infertile
four months a family
1024 18 weeks have passed since the day we picked our children up. This picture was from the first night in Bogota before we moved into the apartment. Many of you will recognize the Zuetana room and bed–oh, how I loathe that bed. I was thinking back to that first night as a family. Here… Continue reading four months a family
a long time coming :)
We received the most amazing and glorious news today. One of my besties, Jessica, got “the call” and is off with her husband to pick up their new baby boy tomorrow. Jes and Dan have been married for 10 years now. Their first adoption (sweet baby George) seems like ages ago. Georgie’s life was taken by cancer when he… Continue reading a long time coming 🙂
november rain
2009 Fall is my most favorite time of year…sipping hot chocolate, crunching leaves beneath my feet, the feel of brisk air on my face. (I know, I live in Las Vegas–but a girl can live in her memory, right?) It is a truly glorious time of year, in my opinion. November, however, is difficult for me. This… Continue reading november rain