Monthly Archives: March 2013
When Adoption Isn’t Easy…
There is nothing easy about adopting. Contrary to what some may think, it’s not an easy way out for the birthmom. The decision to place her child for adoption was one made out of love and comes with much sacrifice. … Continue reading
Baby Food: Brussels Sprouts
Last week my son and I had a bit of a tasting adventure. We tried brussels sprouts for the first time. Gavin loved them. I thought they had a bit of an earthy taste to them, but I think I … Continue reading
15-Minute Project: Marking Pictures to Hang
I strongly dislike trying to hang pictures that need two holes made to hang them. Last week I finished painting Ikea spice racks to make bookshelves for our son’s nursery. Unfortunately, they have two holes in order to hang them. … Continue reading
Adoption: Choosing a Baby Name
Farid and I had seven short weeks to prepare for the arrival of our little boy. Seven weeks to choose a name. Seven weeks to AGREE on a name. But there was one more hitch. The birthparents wanted to be … Continue reading
Baby Food Favorite: Swaccoli
My son loves his vegetables. While he pushes away some of the pureed veggies, he still loves his Swaccoli (sweet potatoes and broccoli)! He won’t even let go of the spoon. Best yet, I love making it. It is so … Continue reading
15-Minute Project Challenge
A lot can be done in 15 minutes. A load of laundry can be folded and put away. Windows can be washed. A room can get decluttered. A bathroom can be cleaned. My house can get vacuumed (it’s not that … Continue reading