The Return of the Blogger!

So do you know what isn't like homeschooling a Kindergartener? Homeschooling a 1st grader! Sometimes it feels like two different beasts entirely, the latter being a beast that devours my time and my energy and my willpower . . . then again, the thrill as she begins to read and understand stories, as she practices her Christmas song on the piano, as she counts out dimes and nickels and pennies, that thrill can calm the savage beast. Nevertheless, I finally seem to be finding my footing in the school year (and it "only" took me 3 months), so it's time for some blogging!

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Old or Retro [Project 24 #19]

Glowing screens. Flashing lights. Chiming alerts. The modern age is indeed amazing in its plethora of technology. There is almost always “an app for that.” Then there are those of us who cling willfully to the past. I am writing this blog entry in my notebook with a pen (my favorite G-2 gel pen, itself a technological wonder). And until September of last year, I had a paper calendar. I’m not referring to wall-calendar type . . . one still hangs on my wall for quick reference and enjoyment of the attached scenery. But a spiral-bound calendar that functioned as my second brain. The type that you would find in the day planners so popular in the 1990's and early 2000's. And I stubbornly refused to give it up despite my husband’s pleading (and often disparaging) attempts to convince me to let go of such “ancient” technology. So what changed my mind? Several things, honestly, but mostly a diabolical and long-reaching “plan” on th...

Adoption Journey Thus Far (Chronological List of Posts)

I've now written enough blogs about adopting that it's time to organize them for someone who may be new to my blog and wants to read the archives in order. I've labeled the adoption blogs {#} as well as listed them below! Additionally, I have now labeled all adoption blogs under "Adoption." If you click on that link at the bottom of this post, it will pull up all adoption blogs in newest to oldest order. Blog Post #1 -- A Journey of a Thousand Miles: The Single Step {#1} Blog Post #2 -- Stepping Further: Part One {#2} Blog Post #3 -- Stepping Further: Part Two {#3} Blog Post #4 -- Down the Road We Go! {#4} Blog Post #5 -- Tiptoe or Leap? {#5} Blog Post #6 -- Hurry Up and Wait {#6} Blog Post #7 -- Where Did That Wall Come From? {#7} Blog Post #8 -- The Crack in the Wall {#8} Blog Post #9 -- Fork in the Road {#9} Blog Post #10 -- Here We Stand {#10} Blog Post #11 ...

In China: Nanchang {#29}

My last blog post was EIGHT MONTHS ago! We were on the verge of heading to China, and I switched to Facebook for posting while we were there. What is my excuse since we got back? I am going to go with the golden oldie – parenting 4 children. Having enough brain power to rub two thoughts together was a lacking commodity. Summer vacation has FINALLY arrived, and so I will start with two blog posts (condensed from the original Facebook posts) highlighting our journey to China. October 31, 2015 (China Time) After 26 hours of travel, we've arrived safely in Nanchang! We get our little girl in 16 1/2 HOURS! November 1, 2015 We got off the elevator and walked around to the lobby. I was scanning the clusters of seats for the other adoptive family (because, let's face it, white people are easy to spot around here). Instead, I saw HER! They were already here, and I saw Baby! Heart leaped! Breath stopped. The first couple of hours were amazing in their...

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