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...]
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...]
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...]
I Believe in Miracles…. My day in Court
This week marks six months since the most life changing week of my life. Six months ago was the ten day roller coaster of Court, Gotcha Day then our arrival home. I thought to mark the occasion I would share my blog posts from that week with you this week. Generally, I am a … [Read more...]
Little Gurus
This was the title of today's Daily Om that I read right before heading out to our Monday morning class at the Community Centre. The article talks about how "as grown-ups, we often approach children with ideas about what we can teach them about this life to which they have so … [Read more...]
“The painful new realities of international adoption”
According to this recent Globe and Mail article it's a completely dire situation. Even the "personal accounts" section has only a few entries and does not portray very many happily ever afters.You can read the whole article if you like but I will recap some of the points that struck a … [Read more...]
First Post Placement Reports Due… Cookies in the oven
This is Roman and his friend Anastasia. They have a few things in common other then extreme cuteness.They were both born in Russia and called an orphanage home until this past September. We now live three blocks away from each other. Her Mom and I did not know about each other … [Read more...]
International Adoption Timelines
I've been asked a few times about how long it takes to complete an International Adoption. The answer varies drastically depending on what Country and what Agency you choose as well as the parameters you have set for the *proposal. China for example is around three years while Russia can … [Read more...]
It’s a small world after all
Today two little boys played while their mom's chatted. That doesn't sound all that special does it? But this play date was a Russian reunion of sorts. The two little boys share something very special in common. My son Roman and his little friend Tyler were adopted from the … [Read more...]