Like most toddlers, Theo says some pretty funny things always inadvertently. Often he’s just mimicking me in the wrong context or simply trying something out. Recently, he’s taken to greeting everyone with “RAWR!” about 2 inches from their face, and last week, he called my friend’s septuagenarian father “Dad” all afternoon. It’s confusing out there [...]
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The darndest things
Posted in Parenting on April 2, 2012 | 14 Comments »
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Posted in Adoption, Parenting on March 23, 2012 | 8 Comments »
Theo is two-and-a-half and seems like a totally different child from six months ago. Every day a new word or ability emerges. Despite the psyche-shredding experience of toddler tantrums, it’s a thrilling age of discovery and growth. Biggest Changes Food After a year of our nagging, bribing, cajoling and hand-wringing, Theo suddenly started eating “real [...]
Couch diving with loon
Posted in Parenting on March 6, 2012 | 9 Comments »
Especially impressive when viewed in reverse.
Smile, you’re at the dentist.
Posted in Parenting, tagged joseph heller on February 16, 2012 | 17 Comments »
“We do have a zeal for laughter in most situations, give or take a dentist.” ~Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22 He also said: “When I grow up I want to be a little boy.” When I was a little girl, I distinctly remember the dentist telling me in no uncertain terms to “Stop Crying!” thereby [...]
Ten+ things I love about you
Posted in Adoption, Parenting on February 14, 2012 | 14 Comments »
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 [...]
What I learned this January
Posted in Adoption, Parenting on February 1, 2012 | 8 Comments »
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 [...]
You know you have a boy when …
Posted in Parenting on January 23, 2012 | 25 Comments »
I’ve never stopped Theo from playing with dolls, tea sets or pink tutus, and a neighbour once identified him as the most beautiful baby girl, he’d every seen. Nonetheless, all signs point to Boy with a capital B. Why? Because: his wardrobe is dominated by blues, greens, reds and blacks; superheroes, trains, cars, and sporting [...]
Never say never again
Posted in Adoption, Parenting on January 17, 2012 | 28 Comments »
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 [...]
The terrific twos
Posted in Parenting on January 11, 2012 | 12 Comments »
Theo, almost two-and-a-half, has changed so much in the last six months, he’s like a new person. Language acquisition and an increased attention span have made life radically easier. I no longer worry that a small disaster is underway if I go to the bathroom or turn my head for a moment. Don’t get me [...]
The Year in Review
Posted in Adoption, Parenting on December 31, 2011 | 9 Comments »
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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