I keep thinking I should keep a log of silly, stupid, sweet but bewidering comments that have been said to me regarding Roman. When you are an adoptive parent you are required to go to adoption school as part of the process. In class, the knowledable instructor warns you to expect … [Read more...]
Dear Readers, I can’t look you in the eye…
To my dear reader(s) My name is Heather and I am a deliquent blogger I've been sulking and hiding from my cyberspace for a few months I've had writers … [Read more...]
Baby Delivery through Cyberspace.
Where do babies come from?Growing up we hear the stories of the stork and the cabbage patch but now that cyber space delivers more news then the stork we may need to consider adding a new tale. One year ago today news of my son was delivered to my inbox. Three photographs and a couple of … [Read more...]
Hire-a-Hubby
I was out for a walk and saw a van with this slogan advertised on it's side. Hmm, what a concept, hire a hubby. This is a single woman's fantasy. Hubby duties done by a man for payment. Take it a few steps further and this is one hot fantasy. What would I dial up and … [Read more...]
Don’t give him your last bite of yogurt and other advice…..
While hanging out with Anastasia and Roman I was surprised to see how quicky toddler gender roles emerge. Anastasia is just over two and Roman just under two so she is a little older which may account for some of her desire to be a care giver but I sense that it's partly because she is a … [Read more...]
Sand in our pockets
We're back!I had great intentions of blogging from Barbados but my netbook wouldn't jive with the blogging website. I did journal though and will share some of the highlights and hijinx with ya'll.I have lots of advice to dispense if you should find yourself travelling tropical with toddlers … [Read more...]
Traveling with toddlers in tow
Our trip to Barbados is confirmed. We leave in two weeks for two weeks of fun in the sun with our little Russians. While my friend attends to her business duties I will be lounging managing two toddlers on the beach. We booked a place with a kitchenette, play ground and kiddie pool … [Read more...]
Gotcha Day…. Russia Revisited
Here's my post from six months ago. This is when I officially "gotcha" little man :)Ok Gotcha DayIt was surreal, sweet, sad, stressful and so joyous.The day started with T. picking me up to get gifts and party supplies for the gotcha day party. It was raining so we drove, T is a nervous … [Read more...]
The Meeting Place
This is the spot that i wait for entry to the Baby House. I have waited here about nineteen times. I wanted to record this special place. Under this tree or sitting in the big pipe is where I've hung out alone twice a day to meet my translator to be allowed entry into his … [Read more...]
My last solo supper
I had a dinner date all lined up for tonight with the Amerixcan couple who I met yesterday. The idea of going out for a nice dinner with people and people that spoke english was very very exciting. I have mastered the dining solo experience after eights days but nonetheless a change was … [Read more...]
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