China Mom
August 2011
08/27/11Mamas don’t let your babies grow upI’ve entered a bit of a sentimental phase recently. I don’t know if it’s because my daughter started Kindergarten a couple of weeks ago or because we celebrated our fifth year as a family this month. Maybe both. But lately…I miss my baby. I’m loving this time with my daughter – don’t misunderstand. But the other night, we were watching some of the videos from our adoption trip to China – like we do every year on our “Familyversary” – and I was overcome with melancholy. How did those first few years slip by so quickly? And in a few more years, I’ll feel the same about these days with my sweet, little Kindergartener! I know all parents go through these emotional trials. So many of my friends are... |
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08/18/11Parenting On “Vacation”We just got back from “vacation.” And when you “vacation” with a child, you really do need to put it in quotations, because it’s not really a “vacation.” It’s a “vacation.” You’re not lounging by the pool reading a juicy novel and sipping an umbrella drink. And even if you are poolside, there’s no lounging. When you “vacation” with kids, you are On. The. Go. And, as I recently discovered, you are On. The. Job. Vacationing with kids is a 24-hour parenting gig. Not only are there no breaks in your day, but when you’re in a giant amusement park, you kinda have to be extra vigilant. Where are they? What are they doing? Are they crawling on or hanging from places or things they... |
When Karen Szabo adopted her daughter Piper from China back in 2006, she didn't know she was also adopting a new passion for and interest in adoption and international adoption issues. But ever since she wrapped her arms around her sweet little girl, she's been drawn to adoption-related stories - and formed a few opinions along the way. She'll share these and write about her own experiences as an adoptive mom - and just an ordinary mom.
