Category Archives: Thoughts

Sorry Dude…..New plans

Posted on December 31, 2015 by houseofsmooches

Yesterday morning I grabbed my phone from the nightstand before I got out of bed……yes, my eyes were barely open, and I read Matthew Chapter 2. It’s a very familiar passage and very fitting for this time of year. But … Continue reading →

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Loss — November National Adoption Awareness Month

Posted on November 3, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Adoption always begins with loss. Loss is a small word with such huge meaning. We’ve all experienced loss, even early in our lives as young children. And it’s true, we adopted because of a loss. Adoption is often spoken … Continue reading →

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November — National Adoption Month

Posted on November 1, 2015 by houseofsmooches

November is National Adoption Month and so to honor that, I will be posting often (life is way too crazy to say every day, but I hope to post a few times a week) this month my thoughts on adoption. … Continue reading →

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It happened on a rainy day!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by houseofsmooches

5 A.M. and the house is still dark and the household is still sleeping. This day I’ve been dreading for several months. A little over four years ago I knew this day would come, but the past two months it’s … Continue reading →

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Déjà vu!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Almost a year ago I posted about big changes happening in our family. Funny how it feels like Déjà vu! Yep, we are getting a new house (yay!!). We never anticipated that “a few weeks to a few months” … Continue reading →

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Big blog update!

Posted on May 21, 2015 by houseofsmooches

So since it’s been a while since I’ve done a big update blog post, I thought a nice rainy Thursday would be the perfect time. Honestly I’ve been pretty hit and miss on blogging in general lately. I blame it … Continue reading →

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Birthmamas

Posted on May 9, 2015 by houseofsmooches

  Today, on Birthmother Day, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to four beautiful women. I wish that they could see their children today, to know what little and big people they have grown and become. This afternoon I … Continue reading →

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Globetrotters and “stuff”

Posted on March 1, 2015 by houseofsmooches

On our way home from gymnastics Thursday afternoon Stephen called and asked if I wanted to go see the Harlem Globetrotters. I’ve always wanted to go see the Globetrotters and since the tickets (all 8) were free……it was an easy … Continue reading →

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Tomato Stake

Posted on November 17, 2014 by houseofsmooches

Today was a cold and dreary sort of day with bad attitudes and snotty noses. After lunch and story time I decided rest time would be appropriate. We’ve not had a rest time in forever……I think a year or more … Continue reading →

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Son-shine

Posted on October 22, 2014 by houseofsmooches

  Warm sun hits my back as I sit on the park bench……just observing. A slight breeze is blowing colorful leaves over the playground. Happy peals of laughter ring out as my four little children play. This is a moment, … Continue reading →

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