When I began my adoption adventure to Russia I started my blog "Searching for my Bird in the Nest". I wrote it to share my journey to mamahood through international adoption. My parents have always called my sister and and I their birdies so I have kept the family tradition with the … [Read more...]
Terrorizing Tsar and Runaway Terrier
Today was not so picture perfect.The lack of an afternoon nap has the ability to turn my sweet prince into a terrorizing Tsar. He was nutty with sleep deprivation and demonstrated this by alternating hysterical laughter and high pitched screaming with finger sucking and flopping dramatically … [Read more...]
heart on sleeve
I wonder if you have ever heard the notion that people come into your life to teach you something. If you accept the lesson and learn from it- new people with new lessons flow into your life. If you resist/ignore the lessons of that person, more of the same will come to you until you are … [Read more...]
is anyone having sex?
Now that I have your attention. I am wondering if any of the married folk are having sex ? If so how often? Is it meeting with your needs or are you wanting more than you are getting? Would you rather file your taxes? Has your sex drive gone the way of the dodo bird? Do you crave it or jump … [Read more...]
hello my pretties
Finallydress season has arrivedfully 5 weeks later than last yearI have missed you my darlingseach one of you hold a special place in my heartdresses are serious SLUMP BUSTERSthis is my tulip dress -Target super clearance this black and white was bought after I had loved the Diane Von … [Read more...]
other people’s words-passing the baton
"Parenthood is the passing of a baton, followed by a lifelong disagreement as to who dropped it" Robert Brault … [Read more...]
Travelling Daddy
As I was lying in Eva's bed last night rubbing her back enjoying some quiet time (after a somewhat difficult evening with the boys and their completely unacceptable behaviour) I heard Sean talking to Cuyler about Skype as he was tucking him in. I heard him telling him about the time … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- cause happiness
"Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they go" Oscar Wilde … [Read more...]
be careful what you wish for
My girls and Sam's girls said they wanted more JORO outings in 2011- the Science Centre, the AGO, Kensington market. We gave them a JORO Field trip to Jamaica. Don't worry I am not going to show you more beautiful footage of our trip. On the contrary.While in Jamaica they told us that the next trip … [Read more...]
piss me off- nylons and negotiating
Teenagers express their "need" for you in extremely subtle ways especially when you compare it to the life or death need of babies or the danger present with toddlers or the working through growing pains of sharing, and early friendships of school age little ones.Friday night my daughters were … [Read more...]