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Wednesdays Child: Tristan

December 29, 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, parenting

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December 27, 2021

Obligatory Times Square photo The Whitney at sunset was šŸ˜šŸ˜ A lovely day exploring Little Island, Chelsea Market, and the Highline. India’s travel outfit yesterday was fashion goals but also probably could have gotten her access to work with the flight maintenance crew. After a lot of pivoting, stressing, and hand-wringing, we arrived in New York just in time for a Christmas dinner of takeout pizza. This long-planned trip, along with a number of broadway play tickets, was . . .

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Friday Finds

December 24, 2021

Eminence Rosehip & Maize Exfoliating Masque Ā Black Ivana Shoulder Bag Brown & Blue Oversize Plaid Fringe Scarf Green Cactus Night Light HumidifierĀ  Fabulous Food Boards Hardcover BookĀ  Khaki Reversible Sherpa Hooded Puffer Jacket Hand-Carved Serving & Cutting BoardĀ  Eminence Monoi Age Corrective Exfoliating Face Cleanser Brown & Black Leopard Magic Touch Screen Gloves Green & Red Bottle Brush Tree Place Card Holder SetĀ  Candle Warmers Black . . .

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THE BEDROOM AS METAPHOR FOR THE NEGLECTED INNER SANCTUARY | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 23, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. A couple weeks ago, I was talking with some other bloggers about our messy bedrooms.Ā  We all had a couple things in common: we all write about our lives on the internet, we are all relative perfectionists, we all keep the front of our homes neat and tidy, and we all have secret shame about the state of our own rooms.Ā  We laughed about the ways we divert people from ever entering our rooms, and confessed our mortification over . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet 11-year-old Evan

December 22, 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, parenting

Life Lately

December 20, 2021

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Friday Finds

December 17, 2021

Ceramic Christmas Tree SetĀ  Goldtone Bell & Jute Rope Garland White & Red Sentimental Embroidered Napkin Set White Spruce Candle - Set of Six Greenwood Botanical Dish Towel - Set of Two Spiral Wreath Greeting Card Holder White & Red Embroidered Loop StockingĀ  Bottle Brush TreesĀ  Acacia Tree Board & Cheese Knife SetĀ  Blue Forest Serving Bowl Beige & Red Vintage Santa Coir Mat Mercury Glass Christmas TreesĀ  . . .

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ONE NICE THING ABOUT HAVING FOUR KIDS . . . | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011.

December 16, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM MAY 2011. . . . is that you can call ā€˜pool party’ and they don’t ask who else is coming. We’re in Palm Springs for the weekend, resting and relaxing (and checking out all the fun family offerings in Palm Springs for a feature I’m working on).Ā  There are a lot of fun things to do here – but for my four, the pool is where it’s at. . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Meet Kierrah, Keilah, Jahmer and Justice

December 13, 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

December 13, 2021

So proud of this girl! Her first time back on the stage since the pandemic and she did such a great job of expressing herself, even in a mask. I’m loving seeing the kids get to do theater again. Gotta love a kid casually rolling up to school in a tux because he has a choir performance later in the day. He wasn’t thrilled with me playing paparazzi but I love it. All of it. Giddy he decided to be in choir this year. Packing up our holiday cards today. I went with the one you guys voted on . . .

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