I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since my little man came home from Kazakhstan. 10 years of fond memories (and some not so fond), and 10 years of laughter and joy. In honour of this beautiful first decade together, I put a post out on what I’ve learned, not just as an adoptive parent… Continue reading It’s been a while….
Category: Adoption
Happy birthday my sweet angel….
I can now say that you’ve been here, home with us, for the longest part of your life. 4 whole years have gone by since we first touched down from our Astana to Toronto journey. 4 years out of your total 8. And to celebrate your birthday my little blonde boy, here’s a look back… Continue reading Happy birthday my sweet angel….
What was the orphanage like?
Son #2 playing with a toy I brought for him. I get asked many times about the orphanage I visited so today I thought I would give you a tour: Orphanage had a playground…. They celebrated Christmas…. There was a music room…. And a gymnastics room…. We had equipment to use our imagination… Continue reading What was the orphanage like?
I wonder…..
When he sleeps, son #2, like all children, looks angelic. Gone is the tough guy demeanor. Gone is the attempt to carry his world on his little shoulders. And gone is the general mis-trust of the world around him. I stare at him sometimes and wonder what his little eyes have seen and what his… Continue reading I wonder…..
The Single Mom Chronicles 