April 27, 2022
by Maralee
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The question caught me off-guard, although I’m not sure why. We’ve done a lot of adoption homestudies over the years. We’ve had to answer deeply personal and invasive questions. The topic of our infertility diagnosis has been addressed and readdressed … Continue reading
November 19, 2018
by Maralee
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Last week I was in a meeting with a roomful of other parents when I was jokingly accused of “Pinterest shaming” the other moms by saying our family does a Gratitude Tree every year. If you know anything about me, … Continue reading
September 12, 2018
by Maralee
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Three of my kids celebrate the anniversaries of their adoptions this month. It’s a time of year we tend to have a lot of big and small conversations about adoption within our family. We talk about what know about their … Continue reading
November 23, 2017
by Maralee
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I remember a family Thanksgiving when we all went around the circle saying one thing we were thankful for. My mind was spinning, frantically searching for something to say that would cover up the pain of the one thing I … Continue reading
July 15, 2016
by Maralee
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Here’s to you, Unofficial Therapy Dogs. To the dogs who endure toddler kisses and are willing to be used as a pillow by sleepy preschoolers. To the dogs who have been dressed up in baby clothes and carried around in … Continue reading
December 21, 2015
by Maralee
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Okay, Kids. We’re almost there. It’s time for a few reminders before we get to Grandpa and Grandma’s house. First of all, when we get there I know you’ll be excited to check out the Christmas tree, see what food … Continue reading
November 2, 2014
by Maralee
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I am not a Pinterest parent. I have never made my children’s snack food into the shape of a Disney princess, I have never taken a castoff sweater and repurposed it into a tote bag, and I’ve never made anything … Continue reading
November 15, 2013
by Maralee
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I get headaches. Bad ones. I know I have some triggers that make me more likely to have them and having a newborn in the house seems to set off several of those triggers (lack of sleep, not eating well, … Continue reading
August 31, 2013
by Maralee
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I never thought we’d be “those people”, but there we were. Our Disney themed t-shirts were packed in our suitcases and safely stowed in our overhead compartments. We never really planned on taking our kids to Disneyland, but when my … Continue reading
August 2, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s that time of year again- Vacation Bible School time. I am so thankful for all the pastors, parents, and volunteers that make it possible for our kids to have a couple hours of time to build friendships and learn … Continue reading