They Look Just Like You
Posted: May 10, 2009 Filed under: Aha!, Joined at the Heart, Mouths of Babes, Writers Write | Tags: family, international adoption, mother's day, Mothers, writers, writing 1 Comment »My two daughters, born in China, have two friends, sisters born in Ethiopia. One day last week, their mom asked me a question about naturalization for international adoptees. In the middle of our discussion, E., who is nine like Cherry, interrupted.
“You mean Coco was adopted?”
“Yes, just like you and your sister.”
E. is a bright, effervescent bubble. She sparkles whenever she speaks. “Really? How about Cherry?”
“Cherry was adopted too.”
“Wow!” Looking at me out of the corner of her eye, she asked, “If they’re adopted, how come they look just like you?”
It took me a second to realize she was serious, and she expected an explanation.
“You shrug your shoulders the exact, same way your mom does. Coco laughs like I do. Cherry has my smile. I guess, when we spend time together, we become like the people we love the most.”
E. nodded her head thoughtfully. “My mom and I don’t look anything alike.” She hugged her mom and ran off to play.
Crisp Update
Posted: May 5, 2009 Filed under: Goals, Writers Write | Tags: change of seasons, competitive swimming, family, swimming, writers, writing Leave a comment »I haven’t blogged lately. Here are a few things I’ve been thinking about:
- BBC#1 was here last weekend. We had a great time mostly sitting around watching the flowers grow, playing with digital cameras and laptop computers, and drinking tons of coffee.
- My garden is growing. Expect an detailed report soon with photos.
- Swim season is starting. Chinese Lessons are ending. This time of year, the girls’ schedule moves into a high gear. They are anxious to get into the pool again.
- Bacon is still temping, but he has already been interviewed for two, good full time jobs. Say a prayer for us.
- In spite of what you might hear on the news, I don’t know a single person with the flu, and school is in session.
- I’m working steadily on my book. My goal is three pages a day. I write all morning. It’s going well.
