November 23, 2012
by Maralee
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I love Thanksgiving. What’s not to love? Food, fall weather, family, and a nod to the ingenuity and unity of some Pilgrims and their Indian friends. This has been an especially meaningful holiday for my family because of the genealogical … Continue reading
November 16, 2012
by Maralee
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Okay, here’s Part 2 of our adoption stories from Nick and Tara. To read part one, head on over here: www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/two-adoptee-voices-part-1/ Today’s post will be slightly different in style from yesterday’s. Because Nick is a Rockstar he totally threw out … Continue reading
November 13, 2012
by Maralee
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Sometimes parenting seems like a constant process of trial and error. We have had such trouble trying to get our three year-old Danny to stay in the bed. We’ve tried sticker charts, toy rewards, extra privileges, or discipline all to … Continue reading
November 12, 2012
by Maralee
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There is much talk in adoption circles these days about the importance of bonding and attachment and the struggles that happen if a child doesn’t properly “attach” at the right times. Reactive Attachment Disorder is becoming more and more of … Continue reading
November 8, 2012
by Maralee
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This has been a crazy week! I’ve been so touched by the responses to the honesty that’s been shared here. I’m also excited to do what I most love to do- be practical! I do not have “open” relationships with … Continue reading
November 7, 2012
by Maralee
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Yesterday I began the story of how I came to have peace about having a relationship with a birthmom (if you haven’t read it yet, you can catch up over here www.amusingmaralee.com/2012/11/thoughts-about-birthmoms-part-1/). Part of that story included friendships with Shayla and … Continue reading
November 6, 2012
by Maralee
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The idea of a birthparent relationship can be a scary thought for the couple considering adoption. You can read the books that say it’s best for the kids and you’ll probably feel pressured by an agency to agree to a … Continue reading
November 2, 2012
by Maralee
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What Adoption Isn’t: – It isn’t rescuing a child – It isn’t a solution to the world’s orphan/poverty/illness problems – It isn’t what happens to “lucky” kids – It isn’t a way to make your family more interesting – It … Continue reading
November 1, 2012
by Maralee
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of when our son Josh joined our family. That hot afternoon in a West African orphanage changed our lives and may have saved the life of a baby boy who had been very sick. … Continue reading
October 29, 2012
by Maralee
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I try to avoid talking about Halloween. In this day and age it seems to be one of those topics (like whether or not you tell your kids Santa is real) that defines you as THAT mom. It puts me … Continue reading