Garden Update
Melissa | June 30, 2011
Native American Lessons: Overview
Melissa | June 28, 2011
Classical Conversations will be moving into Cycle 3 this fall which means we’ll be covering U.S. Geography and U.S. History in Social Studies. Because the memory work starts with Columbus, I decided to cover Native Americans this summer with the kids since they are a large part of our history. I think it’s funny that [...]
{#32} Know a Notary
Melissa | June 25, 2011
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You’d think since we’ve adopted before that we wouldn’t be daunted by our second paper chase, right? Wrong.
Korea’s process is drastically different than most other international programs because the family does not adopt in-country. Instead the trip is pretty much to just gain [...]
Sometimes you have to be “that” mom
Melissa | June 23, 2011
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It’s really my goal in life to never be “that” person. Since having kids, I strive to not be “that” mom. You know the one who thinks her little angel can do no wrong, or the one who packs a lunch [...]
A Bright New Day
Melissa | June 20, 2011
That was the title of Mia’ dance recital this year. Ironically, it was about a group of orphans being adopted.
Mia’s class was part of a group of orphans who were adopted by a sympathetic dress maker in the neighborhood.
I just can’t get enough of her cuteness like she can’t get enough of the stage.
She even [...]
{#31} Adoption Language
Melissa | June 18, 2011
Positive adoption language is to the adoption community as politically correct is to the rest of the world.
While I agree that adopted children and children who physically grew in your womb should not be valued differently, there is a distinct difference between the adopted children and the non-adopted children in your home that no amount [...]
Peanut-Crusted Chicken
Melissa | June 16, 2011
What you’ll need:
Enough thinly sliced chicken breast meat to feed your family. I prefer boneless skinless. I had 2 honkin’ pieces that I cut thickness-wise to make 4 pieces. Then I pounded them with a meat tenderizer to make them even thinner.
Enough honey roasted peanuts to cover the chicken. I used about 2 cups.
Garlic powder [...]
Garden Fresh
Melissa | June 14, 2011
{#30} Draggees
Melissa | June 11, 2011
In adoption stories, more often than not, there is a dragger and draggee. For whatever reason, spouses are rarely on the same page at the same time when it comes to adoption.
The good news for draggers is that your draggee has a good chance of catching up. I talk to a lot of folks (mostly [...]
Greeting card giveaway
Melissa | June 10, 2011
To enter to win a set of custom printed greeting cards, head to the giveaway blog.
