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  • It Takes a Village

    It Takes a Village

    According to Google AI, the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child” is widely believed to originate from African proverbs. Its exact source may be unknown, but the sentiment reflects a beautiful, long-standing truth — raising children has always been a collective effort. When we adopted the boys, one of the best pieces Read more

  • Embracing the “Firsts” We Do Get

    Embracing the “Firsts” We Do Get

    I was scrolling through old photos of the boys the other day. We’re coming up on our three-year anniversary as a family—a day we celebrate as “Family Day.” (Adoption day is in August.) It’s one more reason to be thankful in November. Looking at those pictures, I couldn’t help but stare at their little-boy faces. Read more

  • Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: How I’m Doing with Homeschooling

    Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone: How I’m Doing with Homeschooling

    “But how are you?” I get asked this almost as often as I’m asked how Boy1 is doing with homeschool. And it’s a fair question — how am I doing? I thought about homeschooling Boy1 for a long time before actually making the leap. The biggest obstacle for me was work. I work full time Read more

  • Learning What Works: Homeschool Adjustments with Boy1

    Learning What Works: Homeschool Adjustments with Boy1

    One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about homeschooling Boy1 is the flexibility. I talked about this in a previous post — Teaching the Way He Learns — and believe it or not, we’ve already made some adjustments! In just a few short weeks, I’ve learned so much about what works (and what doesn’t) for Read more

  • When Your Brain Goes “Hoo-Hoo”

    When Your Brain Goes “Hoo-Hoo”

    Lately, Boy1 has been raising a finger to the side of his head, twirling it around, and saying, “hoo-hoo” — that familiar gesture for “crazy.” It makes me giggle every time, but it also tugs at my heart a little. I can’t help but wonder if he’s more aware than we realize when his brain Read more

  • Teaching the Way He Learns

    Teaching the Way He Learns

    It’s happening — we’ve officially made the call to homeschool Boy1. It’s a mix of emotions right now: grief over saying goodbye to the wonderful elementary school experiences we’ve had, excitement about the new opportunities ahead, and a fair amount of anxiety about figuring out this new path. Boy1 is thrilled. He’s eager to learn Read more

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