I’ve never reposted before, but I thought that today might be a good day to do so. Today is Liliana’s fourth birthday. She’s been with us not quite two years. She is such a delight, and we love her immensely. [Happy Birthday, sweet girl!] Almost two years ago, we were having a heck of a […]
Meeting E-mail Friends & Aunts and Uncles
Do you remember me discussing the importance of finding kindred spirits and that one of mine was someone I’d never met face-to-face? I was referring to my friend Clare, who had begun e-mailing me while we were still in the Ukraine for little L’s adoption. She was so kind and helpful during that whole time […]
Language Acquisition
I’m continually amazed at the words and phrases little L. is picking up. Today, she talked on the phone with my sister Worthy, and she was having a ball responding to everything Worthy was saying. “Yeah, yeah, yeah,” she said (I’m sorry to say that she’s learned that imprecise language from me). I know little […]
Kiss the Girl
For those of you familiar with The Little Mermaid soundtrack, you’ll know that this song is on it. It’s a remake by Colbie Caillat. Liliana recognized it right away, and began making a game of it. She turned to kiss me each time the phrase “kiss the girl” was sung, and if you know the […]
Excerpt from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
My Aunt Mary and Uncle Ryan sent me this lovely quote about children by Kahlil Gibran. Mary sent me The Prophet years ago. It’s a book you can read over and over again…and I have, many times. The words are delicious. Savor them. They fill the soul much like chocolate (okay I couldn’t resist that…maybe […]