On the porch

One year gotcha anniversary. We love you Fifi! update: I hope I’m using the “gotcha day” correctly. She came to live with us one year ago. For several weeks ahead of that time, we had visits with her and her foster family, and disussions with the Powers that Be. The adoption will be final (soon, […]

I’m dealing with a memory that never forgets

We went by the local CPS office this morning on an errand, and my son ran to the sidewalk and said “My papa was here. And the baby girl!” He was almost three last time he saw his Papa. And he’ll be five soon. And before y’all say “aw, what a great memory,” it was […]

When things don’t stand out

Last night I was a scorekeeper for my four year old’s basketball game. They con ask one person from each team to keep score (watch the clock, count fouls, etc. But these kids are four!?) and last night was my turn. Again. Anyway, we parents that are suckered honored to do score keeping always chat […]