We're back from our annual trip to New York. Lots of fun with Jeff's cousins and their families at Mohonk Mountain Home (in New Paltz) and in Scarsdale. At Mohonk the other kids took Theo under their collective wing and whisked him off to the game room, or the putt-putt course, or the hedge maze. Theo was in heaven. Then we spent 5 days in sweltering Manhattan. Of course we made the trek to the Natural History Museum, and Jeff and I also explored the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn and heard some great live Jazz. Usually I leave NYC with a yearning to spend more extended time there (or even live there) . . . but I didn't feel that way this year. The sounds, smells, concrete and crowds are just too much for me now. But it is a great place to visit.
Sites to Check Out
- Etsy :: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade
Warning! You will spend hours on this site! - HGTV : Decorating, Remodeling, Home Improvement
Can't help it. I'm addicted. - Kirtsy
Daily photo themes to inspire you - Scrapblog // Create a world for your pictures.
I haven't created one yet, but the cool possibilities are endless! - Visual Jill blog
Interior decorating that brings a burst of energy to your home!
Challenges of transracial adoption
- Taking care of skin and hair that is so different from your own.
- We can never go anywhere unnoticed. Now I know how Brad and Angelina feel.
- People feel free to ask all sorts of questions. I usually don't mind, but sometimes I don't feel like talking.
- I worry about raising Theo to be an "authentic" African American.
- People often think I'm the nanny. Whatever.
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