When Motherhood Sucks

Yesterday was probably one of the worst days in my toddler motherhood experience. At least it feels that way now. Nothing tragic happened. No one was injured and no one is sick. We’re all still here. But, man it sucked! Motherhood is just really hard some days! Just for fun, I’l share a quick version of the story… My Day…

An Open Letter to My Son on His 2nd Birthday

Dear Bennett- You’re 2 years old today! Happy birthday beautiful boy! It’s still so crazy to think of how much our lives have changed in the last 2 ½  years since we found out you’d be ours. We didn’t even know if you were going to be a boy or a girl. Then, at Casey’s ultrasound, we learned that we’d…

Evacuation Plan: Tips for Your Home Study

Did you know that a home evacuation plan is a part of preparing your adoption home study? This is a guest post by Benson Marshall. I’m a Prepper, He’s a Prepper, She’s a Prepper Too. (If you grew up in the 80s you’ll get that play on words, if not look up old Dr. Pepper advertising campaigns.) My wife did…

What It’s Really Like Being an Adoptive Mom

I could say what you sometimes hear… that being an adoptive mom is just like being a “regular” (non-adoptive) mom. The truth is many things are the same. But there are quite a few differences as well. The Paperwork For one thing, in the beginning, there is so much paperwork!  One of my favorite funny little sayings, when we were…

5 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Their Adoption

If you ask our 3-year-old daughter whose belly she was in she’ll tell you. We’ve been open with her about adoption from the very beginning and that will never change. It’s a part of her, and her brother’s, story. It always will be. And, that’s OK! It’s awesome. We know the conversations will get harder as they get older but…

Encouraging Adoption Quotes

I love inspirational quotes!  There is something about finding a quote that really speaks to you that is so powerful!  I’ve gathered some of my absolute favorite adoption quotes and I thought you might enjoy reading them.  Let them inspire you as you embark (or continue) on your adoption journey! Favorite Adoption Quotes “I hold my daughter in my arms…

Dealing with Post Adoption Depression

Just like some new biological parents, adoptive parents may experience some “blues” or depression once a baby or child comes home. There are various reasons this can happen but it’s not something to be ashamed of or run away from. It is however important to recognize it, so you can be proactive in doing something about it. I remember when…