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Old McDonald’s 30 Mar 2013 | 05:22 pm
This isn’t the “Old McDonald” that the children’s song refers. Rather, it is the name my 5 year old son has called McDonald’s since he could speak the words. This subject is one of constant debate wi...
From Almaty, Kazakhstan One Year Ago 13 Nov 2009 | 03:28 pm
The following posts were written almost a year ago during my last days in Kazakhstan. My Internet connection was so bad while staying in our hotel that I wasn’t able to post everything I wanted. Howev...
Kairat Updates 5 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
KAIRAT UPDATES As usual, I am amazed daily by my child. It is truly a period of changes in his life. It seems as though so many things are being learned everyday that I can’t keep up with them. Listi...
Happy Halloween, Happy Kairat 4 Nov 2009 | 09:44 am
CELEBRATIONS Halloween marked the 1st year anniversary of our accepting custody of our wonderful son, Kairat. It seems amazing that it has been an entire year since he left the Delphin House and retu...
October Already? 1 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm
Camping, insulating our addition, family birthdays, a bridal shower, and two weddings have consumed our calendar every weekend this fall. We’ve been busy but have enjoyed traversing the state of Maine...
One Year Anniversaries 20 Sep 2009 | 10:19 pm
This post was written on September 7th and I’ve just now had time to revise and post. Like any parent, time with our son has flown. This week has been an emotional one for me as K has not only starte...
One Year Ago Today 2 Sep 2009 | 12:42 pm
It is amazing to think that one year ago, September 1, 2008, we were on our way to Kazakhstan. Little did we know what we were about to encounter and little did we know how much joy our fears, frustra...
August 1st Update 2 Aug 2009 | 01:17 am
I can’t believe I haven’t posted a thing since May. Oh well, that’s just the way it goes with a busy 1 1/2 year old and a Maine summer. Those of you that live in Maine understand the need to capture ...
It’s May Already? Wow! 19 May 2009 | 02:53 am
GOALS FOR MOMMY: WRITING, KNITTING, AND EXERCISE/ GOALS FOR KAIRAT: SLEEP My online time tends to be fast and furious right now, as my darling 15 month old has been keeping me quite busy. Nap times t...
Sunscreens 25 Apr 2009 | 06:39 am
It is the first really nice day in Maine this year (67 degrees at 2:30 p.m.) and the weekend is suppose to be even nicer. With the sun out and a cookout tomorrow, I decided to do some quick research o...
