I am lucky wife and Mama to six children. Three homegrown, three through international adoption. The Hubs and I do not really "go there" yet about if we are done adopting.
My life is very blessed. Not easy, blessed. I am not always comfortable expressing my faith but it should be noted that I believe everything good in my life is not chance or luck, nor do I believe I've earned any of the goodness that has come my way. I believe God is trying to shape me into the person He knows I can be.
I am compelled to write so I won’t forget this life of mine. I share it with you because motherhood can be so darn isolating. I like knowing you are out there. That my voice is more than whatbarely reaches my children's ears. I write because So Help Me after all the whining, crying, interrupted sentences, thoughts, pee accidents and dumped out bowls of Cheerios I might have three brain cells left.
My life is very blessed. Not easy, blessed. I am not always comfortable expressing my faith but it should be noted that I believe everything good in my life is not chance or luck, nor do I believe I've earned any of the goodness that has come my way. I believe God is trying to shape me into the person He knows I can be.
I am compelled to write so I won’t forget this life of mine. I share it with you because motherhood can be so darn isolating. I like knowing you are out there. That my voice is more than what
I always write late at night which means I make mistakes, spelling, grammatical and philosophic, but I love learning, I am never set in my ways and love and appreciate your comments. I don’t sleep very much and I detest laundry, which means I often land here for blog therapy.
I have a strange addiction: I chew ice all the time. It is a compulsion. I couldn't stop if I wanted to.
My favorite smell is sun screen. And cilantro. And the beach.
I am terrified of my children growing up. I am certain I will be incredibly unhappy when I no longer have little ones. I have no idea what to do about it, and if I had been smart, I wouldn't have added six children to my family in six years - spreading out the fun might have been wiser.
I love to read. I actively update my Goodreads reading list so I don't forget what I've read or want to read. Come join the fun!
I am sensitive and emotional.
I have a somewhat exceptional memory for things I read and faces and people.
I have a terrible memory for what I am supposed to do after the kids go to bed. Or tomorrow.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I write about being Christian here.
I don't own any apple products or a smart phone. I memorize phone numbers. Or look them up in an excel spreadsheet I have of people I know and their numbers. I don't own ear buds.
I have a problem with trying to control things.
I am continually appalled by what is considered "music" and "talent" and think 90% of folks who have albums out today are terrible singers. I am crotchety and snobby about music.
I am a has been violinist and classical singer. I dabble. I dream. I miss it. I teach and perform occasionally. It's hard to be a has been. Instead of Schumann and Bizet my vocal chords are challenged by some wicked Itsy Bitsy Spider.
I grew up watching Star Trek the Next Generation. I don't let it define me, but let's just say I feel more than a little in touch with the nerd jokes on Big Bang Theory.
I am a people person.
If I could exercise three hours a day I would. I have it all mapped out in my head. One mile on treadmill followed by 90 minutes of yoga. 1 hour ballet or jazz class every night. I would be in stellar shape. I am gonna go ahead and blame the children and a husband who travels for work for why I do not do any of this.
I love cooking. Especially Ethiopian cooking, which makes everyone in the family very happy.
I am passionate about ethics in adoption.
I believe open adoptions are best in many cases. International open adoption is possible. It isn't easy but it is worth it.
I love Ethiopia. I hope we live there part time when the kids are a little older.
My big sister thinks I am funny. She may be the only human left who thinks this. She makes me feel good.
Any other burning questions can be directed at scoopingitup @ gmail.com
I have a strange addiction: I chew ice all the time. It is a compulsion. I couldn't stop if I wanted to.
My favorite smell is sun screen. And cilantro. And the beach.
I am terrified of my children growing up. I am certain I will be incredibly unhappy when I no longer have little ones. I have no idea what to do about it, and if I had been smart, I wouldn't have added six children to my family in six years - spreading out the fun might have been wiser.
I love to read. I actively update my Goodreads reading list so I don't forget what I've read or want to read. Come join the fun!
I am sensitive and emotional.
I have a somewhat exceptional memory for things I read and faces and people.
I have a terrible memory for what I am supposed to do after the kids go to bed. Or tomorrow.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I write about being Christian here.
I don't own any apple products or a smart phone. I memorize phone numbers. Or look them up in an excel spreadsheet I have of people I know and their numbers. I don't own ear buds.
I have a problem with trying to control things.
I am continually appalled by what is considered "music" and "talent" and think 90% of folks who have albums out today are terrible singers. I am crotchety and snobby about music.
I am a has been violinist and classical singer. I dabble. I dream. I miss it. I teach and perform occasionally. It's hard to be a has been. Instead of Schumann and Bizet my vocal chords are challenged by some wicked Itsy Bitsy Spider.
I grew up watching Star Trek the Next Generation. I don't let it define me, but let's just say I feel more than a little in touch with the nerd jokes on Big Bang Theory.
I am a people person.
If I could exercise three hours a day I would. I have it all mapped out in my head. One mile on treadmill followed by 90 minutes of yoga. 1 hour ballet or jazz class every night. I would be in stellar shape. I am gonna go ahead and blame the children and a husband who travels for work for why I do not do any of this.
I love cooking. Especially Ethiopian cooking, which makes everyone in the family very happy.
I am passionate about ethics in adoption.
I believe open adoptions are best in many cases. International open adoption is possible. It isn't easy but it is worth it.
I love Ethiopia. I hope we live there part time when the kids are a little older.
My big sister thinks I am funny. She may be the only human left who thinks this. She makes me feel good.
Any other burning questions can be directed at scoopingitup @ gmail.com
