See Theo Run

Hey, any excuse for a list. And this one is devoted to the littlest dude in the family with a shoutout to Daddy-oh. 1. I love the way you shout random things as a makeshift sentence: “Big one truck, class, snack, Aiden, car!” 2. I love how ridiculously excited you get when you see a [...]

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This is part of Amber Strocel’s monthly review link-up.   In January, I learned a few things: It’s nice to take a break from writing about adoption. I have lots to say on the subject but thought I’d kick off the New Year on a lighter note. I’m not the only mother stunned by their sons’ boyish tendencies. It’s [...]

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This week’s “Listacles” topic came from Greta at Not Enough Patience and Never Enough Jewelry: 10 things you said you’d never do but have caught yourself doing. Ten things I said I’d never do as a parent: 1.  Feed my child pre-packaged snacks. Only whole grains and home-made EVERYTHING for my child. Picky eaters are spoiled [...]

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Here are some of the posts that stood out for me over the last year. January:  Theo turned 18 months, and I called him a marvel and a terror. I also wrote about “Saying Goodbye to the Nuclear Family.” February: I answered some “Frank Questions About Open Adoption.” March: I got angry and wrote “Don’t [...]

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We went to a Family Fun Day sponsored by The Adoptive Families Association as part of Adoption Awareness Month. The event took place at Burnaby Village and featured face painting, a crazy balloon man, hotdogs, and the pièce de résistance: a carousel. It was great to go with a toddler who wants to (and can) [...]

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