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Wednesday’s Child 6-year-old Liam

November 3, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

Life Lately

November 1, 2021

    Happy Halloween!   The dude abides.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) There are many things I love about these girls but our shared value of charcuterie and wine as acceptable meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner is definitely a bonus. . . .

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· Family, Life Lately

WORKING MOMS AND NARROW MARGINS | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

November 1, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. As a working mom, there is very little (if any) room for error or variation from the norm.  I already have more on my plate than is probably realistic with four children – I work as a college professor, I write for a number of websites, and I edit and manage a staff of writers for another.  If everything worked out exactly as planned in any given day, I still probably wouldn’t have enough time to do everything, but I could . . .

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Friday Finds

October 29, 2021

Blue Medallion Janessa Croix Rug  Beige Elliot Abstract Cloud Tassel-Accent Rug Light Gray & White Stripe Geometric Briggs Rug Boho Chic Distressed Rug  Well Woven Traditional Southwestern Rug  Unique Loom Trellis Moroccan Geometric Rug Purple & Orange Geometric Tonita Rug  Ansley Soft Lattice Textured Tassel Area Rug Beige Geometric Tasseled Hi-Low Bristol Rug  Abbie Abstract Area Rug  Blue Diamond Lola Shag Rug Dark Gray Leopard Rug . . .

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FREQUENTLY SPOKEN PHRASES | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

October 28, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.   Is there an iphone app where I can record my voice saying a couple key phrases, and just have them on auto-repeat throughout the day?  These are some of the things I hear come out of my mouth multiple times a day: Is this a problem you can solve without my help? Is this a tattling situation? Is this a situation that calls for yelling/screaming/crying? Do you need to go to the bathroom? Why didn’t you go when I asked . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Payton

October 27, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

Life Lately

October 25, 2021

“We can make a speculum out of spoons” and other shenanigans. So happy to be reunited with these girls.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Why is finding the traffic lights so hard? . . .

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· Life Lately

Friday Finds

October 22, 2021

Taupe Mills Waffle Knit Tassel-Accent Lumbar Pillow Modern Pillow Cover  Zigzag Lumbar Throw Pillow  Gold Industrial Table Lamp  White Larcia Table Lamp Rose Gold Metal & Terrazzo Table Lamp Accent Table  Natural Triangle Wood Side Table Cedar Roots Mushroom Table Stool Set of two Modern Planters  Black Faux Wicker & Metal Pot Planter Stand Set  Modern Planter Set  . . .

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PERPETUAL MOTION AND THE WALL OF NOISE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

October 21, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011. If these two decided to be a wrestling team (or a rock band) I would call them Perpetual Motion and the Wall of Noise.  One never stops moving.  The other never stops talking.  Together, they are a force to be reckoned with.  They make me tired.  Oh, so tired.   But they also make me laugh . . . and lucky for them I’m a sucker for cute boys with a good sense of humor.  . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Emma

October 20, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

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