Three Things That Drive Me Crazy: The iphone "this changes everything . . . again" slogan. Um, no. The new iphone does not change everything. It changes the way a few privileged hipsters update their tweets and play Words With Friends. The lady who sells $5 balloons right next to the merry-go-round. Are my kids bothering you with the begging and the screaming and the throwing themselves on the ground? Well, blame her. I'm not spending $20 on . . .
that’s what she said: on colorblind love
Do you ever read a post and think, Oh my gosh, this is exactly what I'm always trying to say, but this person just said it much better? And then you think you just HAVE to share it, so everyone you know will read it? But you are afraid people won't follow a link, so you just post the majority of the post onto your own blog, hoping the author won't mind? Yeah, that happens to me, too. Here is an inappropriately long except from an amazing post written by Amie Sexton, guest post . . .
what I wanted to say. . .
I'm being told The View is on repeat today, so I'm gonna go ahead and bump this up to the top. Well, folks, my fifteen minutes on The View is up. Despite a slightly mortifying gaffe, I was glad to share a bit of our adoption story on a national media outlet. Leading up to the show, my mind was racing with points I wanted to make about adoption. It's something I'm so passionate about, and it's hard not to replay what I wish I would have said. Here's a bit of it . . . . .
the swagger
When we used to visit Kembe in the orphanage, we used to laugh at his strong little personality. The people at Heartline often told us that he was the loudest kid at the orphanage. We loved that he was a leader and a kid with moxie. He even had a little swagger - this funny little intentional walk of pure confidence and charisma as he moved through a room. We commented all the time, "this kid walks around like he owns the place." After the earthquake, I had to leave . . .
the 4th in photos
Our Fourth of July started the way it starts every year: waking the kids up early from their nap so they can participate in the neighborhood parade. Last year: And now this year: "Mommy spent an hour decorating these bikes and even put a patriotic bow in your hair. Now rub that sleep out of your eyes, get on that bike, and show me how much you love America. NOW!" After some threats encouragement, the kids starting displaying the American values that have been passed on from my mom, and . . .
haiti tee dress
Check out this dress that the very creative Ashley made out of one of our Haiti Tees! If you want one, visit her site and place an order, and I will ship her a tee to work her magic with. I can't wait to get one for my girls. . . .
adoption documentaries
If you are a part of the adoption triad, or in relationship with someone who is, there are several documentaries being shown on PBS this summer that might be of interest. You will have to check your local listiadng for the time and channel, but these are all a part of PBS's Point of View series. I'm thrilled that they are tackling adoption, and especially some of the more complex issues. Set your DVR! First Person Plural 8/10/2010 In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by . . .
the elephant on the sidebar
The first rule about blogging is . . . you don't talk about blogging. It's a funny thing, this blog world. I'm pretty open about my life and what's going on in it, but the one subject that is hard for me to broach is the fact that I am a blogger. It just - I don't know. It feels weird. Like announcing your salary or something. I can talk about being a marriage and family therapist all day long, but for some reason admitting that I have been moving more and more into a role of blogging as a . . .
introducing . . .
Mduduzi Ezekiel Howerton Our family is so excited about our new nephew and cousin. Michael, Jodie, and the kids are in South Africa, getting to know him. His adoption was finalized in the courts yesterday, and now they are waiting on paperwork for a visa. Duzi has been waiting for a family for so long, and prior to the ceremony yesterday, he told Jodie that there was no need to go before the judge because "I am already Howerton". You can read all about their journey . . .
LA Story
So . . . the flashmob, and how that came about. Ever since I watched my first flashmob - I think it was a cell commercial in a European bus station or something - I've just been a little fascinated with them. Reason #1 being that I am the biggest musical theater dork ever, and a mass of people breaking into choreographed dancing is just so dreamy. But Reason #2 is a little deeper, and my excuse for the emotional reaction I have watching them. I just love the corporate . . .
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