Cathartic journaling of an adoptive mom.
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Gratitude
I don’t know when kids learn about gratitude, but I am determined to help Jaclyn understand it, even if it’s ahead of her age.
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Harboring certain feelings
A while back I started a post about jealousy. I don’t think I posted it. It was actually about trying to live discreetly as to not incite envy. As for harboring said feeling on our own… each with his own burden.
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Two different worlds
When we uprooted and moved, we had this utopian dream that we could live in both places. Many international couples have said this. It’s the quintessential dream. But it’s easier said than done.
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Priorities
I want you here, I want you present and available… but when you are here I have my own priorities.
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Change
There is something wildly different this trip. And it’s not the verbose 4 year old kid. It’s us. It’s me.
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Transformations
We knew this transatlantic trip will be life changing for Jaclyn. And for us alongside with her. At this age she receives everything most naturally. And I hope this childish bravery, flexibility and adaptability will never disappear from her DNA.
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Kids and insatiable desire to play
The most challenging part by far as a parent is the constant interruption. Working from home doesn’t help either. There are so many things that we’ve adjusted and adapted, and there are so many more up ahead to work on as we go.
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Comfort food
It’s a sunny and warm Sunday morning. It’s mid December but we are in California. I wake up tired as the evening before I worked till 10 pm. The house was all asleep when I got home from work Saturday night.
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Kindred spirits
I vividly remember certain conversations with a handful of customers. I remember the exact spot where we were sitting, and what we were working on.
