Anyone would be lucky to adopt: what we’ve learned after adopting two daughters
Nobody is “lucky” to be adopted. I am told fairly regularly that my girls are lucky that we adopted them. People are usually trying to be nice, to compliment me. But something every adoptive family has to deal with on some level is that all adoptions begin with a loss. And no child is lucky to lose their first parents. Loving adoptive parents are great, but we’re not providing something extraordinary for our children. We’re providing them with the thing every child has a right to –- a loving and safe family environment. And they shouldn’t have to walk around feeling indebted to anyone for that.
An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates
Internet, get ready to fall in love with Arthur and his mom, writer Emiley Cleaver. Emily started the website Arthur Recreates Scenes from Classic Movies earlier this year, and it’s rapidly taking the digital world by storm. I asked her a few questions about the site and her son, and here’s what she had to say!
I’ll be traveling on mass transit with my baby — what should I keep in mind?
Does anybody have any extensive experience navigating mass transit with a baby (and everything that goes with the baby) in tow? I don’t want to become the woman with the huge stroller on the bus who all the other passengers hate!
What do you wish you had done differently after finding out you were pregnant?
Now that we’ve started trying to get pregnant, I wonder what things do people regret not having done since day one, things like taking pictures, writing a diary, or even health related. Tell me: what do you wish you had done from the beginning of your pregnancy, and what are you glad you did do?
How we solved our co-sleeping dilemma and made space for our two-year-old’s bed in our room
I’ve discussed my family’s co-sleeping habits before on Offbeat Mama. Here’s how we’re solving our room-sharing sitch now.
Emma Artifacts: how one photographer is documenting his daughter’s early years
A lot of people do different things to remember specific times in their kid’s lives. I, like a lot of bloggers, write my son monthly letters and take photos of him on the 27th of every month. Panamá-based photographer Moises Kierszenblat has taken the idea of photos to the next level with one of his […]
Super adorable downtown Dallas family photos featuring Run-DMC and colorful accessories
I’m in LOOOOVE with these photos from Dallas-based Conversation Art Studios. In LOOOOOOVE. There’s extra “UH” in that love! From the little man’s awesome style (RUN DMC!) to the yellow-flower-purple-tank-teal-shoes combo the mom is rocking, this session is one awesome fun fest.
How can I find a roommate who’ll deal with my offbeat attributes?
Do any Homies have advice on finding an offbeat roommate? Or at least somebody who is offbeat-compatible. I’m starting to look for my first college apartment and most of my friends have already buddied up and signed their leases! I’m wondering what advice y’all have on the topic.