On Tuesday, Sprout’s sister “Sunny” (8) joined us for… well, for now. It’s foster care so who the heck knows for how long? There are some relatives who may take her and her three other siblings (5), (12), and (13) soon. Or maybe it won’t work out. Maybe she’ll leave next week. Or maybe she’llContinue reading “Some Sunshine”
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Vacation Part II
We spent some time at Roque’s Bluff State Park on Friday. It was not a warm day on the coast – 66 degrees to be precise. And holy god the water temp was frigid. Our weird and wonderful 10 year old plowed into the water without hesitating. She’s insane. I’m mighty well insulated and wouldContinue reading “Vacation Part II”
Vacation so far…
We have so far seen the following wildlife: a skunk in our own back yard while pulling out of the driveway at 4:00 am. Or 3:58 to be precise. It’s the first time we’ve ever left for a vacation on time. The drive was fine. No major backups for accidents, congestion, or construction. The softContinue reading “Vacation so far…”
Summer Heat and Fun… with a Side of Fatigue
So far this summer I have taken one or both girls to: A carnival with rides and fireworks Swimming at a local lake Swimming at the local pool Wading in a stream at a nearby park looking for crayfish On a boat ride along the Erie Canal To the MOST (the local kids’ science museum)Continue reading “Summer Heat and Fun… with a Side of Fatigue”
Summer is Here!
I vowed earlier this year to give the kids a wonderful summer. It’s been one full week since school let out, plus a few days. There has been a little bike riding and some time in the new disc swing in the backyard – swings and bikes are things all good summers must have. WeContinue reading “Summer is Here!”
The Great Clothing Purge
When we first became foster parents, Seth and I started a foster care clothing closet. We would just set aside clothing we got for our kids that they didn’t like, or that didn’t fit anymore. We figured it would make sense to hold onto all that clothing for future foster kids. We also got someContinue reading “The Great Clothing Purge”
Sharing Momming
Sprout Monday was Eid Al Fitr, so we took Sprout to visit her fam several hours away so she could celebrate with them. It’s a big deal for Sprout to be there for Eid because we aren’t Muslim, and while we could try to celebrate, we can’t celebrate like her family. She needs her familyContinue reading “Sharing Momming”
Age 4, with Trauma
This morning’s conversations with almost-four-year-old Sprout have me seriously thrown. I kind of want to curl up in a corner and cry, honestly. Sprout: “You hate my Mommy [name]?” Me: “What? No! I love your Mommy! She’s so sweet. And I love anyone who loves you like she does.” Sprout: “Really?” Me: “Really really. IContinue reading “Age 4, with Trauma”
Reining Things In
For quite some time now Seth and I have been discussing cutting back on fostering. I’ve always pushed to take more kids. He’s always pushed to have fewer kids and is utterly content with the two-ish we’ve got. It’s been a delicate balancing act to negotiate which kids we take, and when. After baby CookieContinue reading “Reining Things In”
Divided Loyalties
I have had a couple of heartbreaking conversations with Sprout in the past week. The first was triggered by a picture we put next to Sprout’s bed of her first family. It’s a cute candid shot of her Mama holding her and all her siblings gathered around them. I printed and framed it and setContinue reading “Divided Loyalties”
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