Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Fun in the Sun

Memorial Day was a beautiful day--sunny and in the 80's. It was the first really warm day we've had this spring. Minnow and I went to the Memorial Day ceremony held in our town. The high school and middle school bands played and a few veterans gave some remarks. It was a nice ceremony and reminded us what the day was really all about, honoring those who have given their lives so that we can enjoy the freedom and the life that we have in this great country.
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Minnow had fun petting the various dogs that were in attendance:
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After Minnow's nap we set up her little pool in the backyard. She played for a long time and had alot of fun.
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It was a fun day and made us look forward to many more fun days in the sun.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

What a Nice Friend!

We have such a nice friend. She is letting us use a slide and teeter totter/rocker toy for the summer. Her daughter outgrew them and they were just sitting in her garage. Thanks T! Minnow had fun trying them out this afternoon, and I'm sure she will get many hours of enjoyment on them.
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When it was time to go in for a nap, she spontaneously kissed the slide. I guess Minnow approves of her new toys!
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Who needs books?

Minnow's new favorite thing to look at is an old P*arents magazine I have laying around. She pages through the magazine looking for pictures of babies, of which there are plenty. She then imitates what the babies are doing in the ad or picture: a baby is yawning in an article about sleeping, she yawns; a baby is taking a bath, she pretends to wash herself. My favorite is the baby that is crying, Minnow opens her little mouth and lets out a squawk. She had me laughing out loud at her imitations. Thanks for the laugh, funny little Minnow!

Friday, May 9, 2008

A Non-Mom

So NBC is having America's Favorite Mom show on Mother's Day. This show is going to be hosted by Marie and Donny Os*mond. There are several categories of moms and people got to vote for their favorite in each category. One of the categories was the "non-mom." Those who fell into this category are grandparents raising their grandkids, step-moms and (gasp) adoptive moms. This category has now been changed on the NBC website to "adoptive moms." BUT, it was "non-mom" until earlier on today (Friday). I'm pretty sure that NBC got it's share of emails from us adoptive "non-moms."

I was appalled that NBC could do something so ignorant! Are none of their staffers adoptive parents? I don't usually do this, but I emailed NBC the following comment:

"First of all I think it's great that you are honoring the many different kinds of mom's that make up our world. Thanks!

I would like to address one of the categories, however. This category being the "non-mom" category. As the mom of an adopted child, I find this title disgraceful! Parents of adopted children are no less moms or dads than those that have biological children. I find that not only do I have to work hard raising a child in today's society, but I often have to educate those that do not understand the world of adoption.

My daughter is my daughter, plain and simple, she is not my non-daughter and she certainly doesn't call me non-mommy. She calls me mommy."

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Thoughts of another Mom

As Mother's Day is just a few days away, my thoughts can't help but be with Minnow's firstmom. After all, she gave me my Mother's Day. She gave us this amazing little person who brings joy to us every day. I know that she is happy that Minnow is with our family, she has told me that numerous times. I also know that she is sad that Minnow is not with her. It's so strange how these two opposite emotions are so close.

I thank N for first of all, giving Minnow life, and most of all, for choosing us to be Minnow's parents. Minnow has made us a family. We love you N, and we love our Minnow!
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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Mmmm!

Every time we drive by a Cul*vers (which are all over in this part of the country), I hear Minnow's little voice pipe up from the back seat: "Mmmm!"

Does this mean we partake in this tasty treat too often?