Attachment in Adoption
The most recent Blog Buzz question is about attachment in adoption. I am going to talk about infant adoption, because attachment with an older child is a whole different ballgame that warrants its own discussion.I often hear people sharing ideas for attachment with their newly adopted infant, as if there needs to be some level of extra effort with there are no biological ties. I would argue that idea. Having been down both roads, I really don't think there is a "blood relation" bond that changes . . .
Fun in Attle
Or Seattle. Whatever you want to call it, we are having fun. . . .
Joseph Goes Home
Adopting from Haiti is a long, slow, and painful process, and we are always encouraged by stories with happy endings. Over the last year as we have visited Heartline, we got to know Joseph, a teenager with a heartbreaking story. Jafta especially took a liking to Joseph, and followed him around like a puppy dog every time we visited. Joseph was friendly and patient with him, and you would never know that this soft-spoken boy had endured so much. Last week, his adoption was finalized and he got to . . .
the power of family, the power of faith
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This Outta Be Interesting
I got an email from Rick Warren this week. (Yeah, Pastor Rick and I are like totally BFF). Tonight is the Saddleback Civic Forum, where he will interview Obama and McCain on issues of faith. Should be interesting. It's at 5pm Saturday, on CNN or Fox News. Check it out! . . .
Ya’ll ready for a show?
The kids have taken to "putting on a show". This is how it usually goes:1. the kids line up the chairs2. Jafta makes us sit down3. Jafta says "Are you ready for a show?" about twenty times. India tries to say it, too, but it sounds more like "Neddy a so?".4. Both kids refuse to sing, dance, or perform in any way that might constitute a "show"Jafta's kind of like the hype man at a rap concert. Or the crowd warmer at a talk show taping. He's just there to get you excited, but that's where it . . .
DIY French Manicure
I love the clean look of a french manicure. But I don't love spending my limited free time (and babysitting allowance) sitting in a poorly-lit nail salon, getting shamed into a paraffin wax, callous remover, and flower on my toe. Now, I have lots of friends who relish the experience of a salon manicure. If that is the case, YOU GO GIRL. You walk your bad self to the salon and enjoy the pampering. This post is not for you.If, However, you are in my camp, and you want a nice manicure but can think . . .
Off to See Attle
We are flying up to Washington tonight for a week with the whole Howerton clan at Mike & Jodie's house. I keep telling Jafta that we are going to Seattle. But he is thinking that I am saying that we are going to see "Attle". Like if I said we were going to see Grandma or see Mimi. See Attle.He keeps asking when we leave for Attle. Then I explain we are going to Seattle. Then he says, how long does it take to get to Attle? Who's on first? . . .
How Blogging Saved The World
I spend entirely too much time online, reading other people's blogs. It's what a call a neutral addiction. It's not hurting anyone - I'm not flying into a drunk rage or throwing my life away or getting arrested. I'm just quietly wasting lots and lots of time.But part of the reason I am so consumed with reading blogs is that sometimes I feel a bit isolated as a transracial family. IRL (that means in real life, for those of you not spending all your waking hours online) I really don't know any . . .
A Desert Getaway for Mark’s 35th
We took a little getaway to the desert this weekend. Some dear friends were able to join us. Mark got to play some golf, I got to go to the spa, we had some amazing food, and the kids had a blast with their playmates in the pool. It was a great time. Happy birthday to my sweetie. . . .
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