Since Sandra Bullock announced her adoption of an African American baby, I've seen countless news medias reporting on the "controversy" surrounding transracial adoption. It seems like celebrity adoptions often become the grist for the mill of those who have an agenda to push about transracial adoption. To me, this recent CNN interview is a perfect example of the polarity of thinking when it comes to the practice. Lisa Rollins shares her personal concerns that some white . . .
that’s what she said (pop culture edition)
This week in That's What She Said, I'm keeping it light. And unisex. And maybe a little judgemental. Because really, in pop culture, there is just so much to mock these days. Kristina covers some of the best celebrity quotes that may or may not be true. John Acuff talks about his embarrassment for male singers who don't play instruments. Jessica Gotlieb talks about the dance routine in which 8-year-olds are grinding and dressed like strippers. These kinds of parents . . .
sean penn on cnn
I have to admit, I have been rolling my eyes at all of the news programs that have appointed Sean Penn as an expert on Haiti. But I will give him credit. He's still there, and he is righteously pissed with the bureaucratic nightmare and speaking out for the people of Haiti. I recognize the rage he exhibits in this interview - I think it represents the way so many of us feel who care for this country. It's hard not be enraged by the way aid is not getting where it is needed, . . .
finalized
In a shocking display of government efficiency, we finalized Kembe's adoption today! I had no idea it could happen so quickly. I've been working on it for the last three months, but I wasn't sure if the judge would count his adoption as final in Haiti, or if she would make us go through the steps of a local domestic adoption. We didn't have an attorney, and the court clerks were miserably unhelpful, but with the assistance of Google, a rudimentary grasp of legal jargon, and . . .
swagger wagon
As someone who recently succumbed to the minivan (a Sienna), I can't resist sharing this video. Could it be that this ad campaign might re-brand the minivan as a bastion of ironic coolness? Like the mustache, or Member's Only jackets, or listening to Erasure? Could my minivan actually be giving me street cred? What do you muthafathas think? . . .
mother’s day
Today was a nice, relaxing day - mostly because Mark let me sleep in until 9am. Oh the luxury. We went to church and then we went to Habana's restaurant - a Cuban joint at a place called the Anti-Mall. It's safe to say that Habana's is about the last place most people would choose for a Mother's Day lunch - they blare ambient techno, the servers seem perpetually annoyed by children, and it's typically full of college-aged hipsters who are taking a break from trying on clothes . . .
that’s that she said: required reading edition
I have but one post for today. One post, that is so rich in wisdom and truth that I have read and re-read it several times this week. One post that speaks so much that I want every adoptive parent, family member, friend, and random acquaintance I know to read it, too. (That means you). Because even if you aren't an adoptive parents, the principles can apply to the way you interact with your child. And even if you aren't a parent, the principles can apply to the . . .
adoption and loss
I've been trying to figure out a way to write about some of the challenges we are dealing with, while at the same time respecting Kembe's process. It's difficult to write about adoption issues - adoption (especially of a non-infant) is not for the faint of heart. I want to be honest about our struggles so that we aren't presenting that false sense of "happily ever after" the minute an adoptive child joins their family. Yet at the same time, it feels a little vulnerable to share . . .
haiti tees
We are excited to finally have our Haiti tees available for sale! We had been wanting to do a t-shirt fundraiser before Kembe came home - back when we thought we had months of waiting ahead of us . We've seen other parents do it and it seemed like a great way to cover some of the additional expenses (and debts) that have cropped up in this nearly three-year process. Now that he is in the US, we have some additional fees as we attempt to finalize his adoption here . . .
haiti tees :: sneak peak
We've partnered up with some very talented designers to make some Haiti t-shirts, and I'm so excited with how they have turned out. We will be selling these as a fundraiser for our adoption and for Heartline Haiti. I'll give more details soon, but here are a few pictures. . . .
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