June 25, 2013
by Maralee
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Nobody is proud about using the tv to help entertain our kids, but for brief uses of appropriate content I just don’t think it’s the end of the world. For us, the tv is how I keep everybody safe and … Continue reading
June 24, 2013
by Maralee
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It’s that time of year again! The time when women start talking about modesty. Or start talking about how we shouldn’t be talking about modesty. Or talk about modesty without using the word “modesty” because of its negative connotations (I … Continue reading
June 23, 2013
by Maralee
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(It’s funny because it’s true.) Handled the kids, the cooking, and the cleaning to give my husband some downtime for Father’s Day. I am now realizing that pretty much every day is Father’s Day around here. Me: Josh, your aunt … Continue reading
June 18, 2013
by Maralee
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I believe adoptees. I believe them all. The ones who are hurt. The ones who feel rejected. The ones who say they aren’t curious about their bio family. The ones who wish they hadn’t been adopted. The ones who feel … Continue reading
June 17, 2013
by Maralee
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(Come along for the ride.) Four year-old was not thrilled with the dinner I prepared tonight. I hear him mutter to himself, “The food at Grama’s house is delicious.” I hold myself back from reminding him that Grama doesn’t have … Continue reading
June 14, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t like yelling. I don’t like to do it myself and I don’t like to hear it from my kids. I can’t always control how loud my kids are, but I can control my own responses. I know if … Continue reading
June 13, 2013
by Maralee
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I have been blessed to help raise a bunch of kids over the last decade. I’ve seen lots of personality types and have learned that the ease at which an adult bonds with a child is very specific to how … Continue reading
June 11, 2013
by Maralee
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Before Mother’s Day I wrote about how it can be difficult to not fit the typical idea of what “family” looks like. My kids who look like me enjoy certain privileges. They don’t have to explain their adoptions at every … Continue reading
June 10, 2013
by Maralee
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Our family enjoys “Phineas and Ferb”. . . and I don’t just mean the kids enjoy it. I’ve found it to be one of the few current cartoons that encourages creativity, hard work, and family relationships. And it makes me … Continue reading
June 9, 2013
by Maralee
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(If you don’t believe me, come see for yourself here or here) Ways to make people uncomfortable: Casually mention that you have children with four different fathers. Fail to mention that three of your kids are adopted. Danny came home … Continue reading