In case you missed yesterdays big announcement, you can read about it here! I've received some good questions about the documentary and I wanted to address them: Q: How do your parents feel about this? A: I have a very close relationship with both of my parents and rarely does a day pass in which … Continue reading Calcutta is My Mother | FAQ
Calcutta is My Mother | A Documentary
Last Fall I agreed to be the subject of a documentary in which my first return to Calcutta, India will be documented. My first return to the slum where my abandonment took place. My first glimpse into a culture that is sewn into the fiber of my being but to which I have no real connection. … Continue reading Calcutta is My Mother | A Documentary
The Denver International Airport, My Backside and other “Huger” things…
Rubina says a lot of odd and hysterical things these days. They tell me it's her age. Here's a portion of a conversation we had in the car last weekend... Rubina: I'm a little girl and you're a mommy. Me: That's right...what's the difference between little girls and mommies? Rubina: Little girls just play and dance … Continue reading The Denver International Airport, My Backside and other “Huger” things…
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Do you know I do not think of him? I mean, it's extremely rare he crosses my mind. I'm referring to my biological father. I so often think of her (my biological mother) and rarely of him. Isn't that interesting? In fact, I only thought to write this down because I was in the process of … Continue reading him…
Throwback to a Tiny Shredder…
Okay "shredder" might be a little extreme but our little one killed it on that mountain. Often we observe how uninhibited children are; how they aren't afraid of anything and are willing to take blind risks. And, obviously children are much more malleable and uninhibited than adults but they aren't necessarily fearless. I know my … Continue reading Throwback to a Tiny Shredder…
I Hate the Term “Adoptive Parents”
In one of my recent posts I used the term "Adoptive Mom" when referring to my mom. I did so for clarification purposes because I had also referenced my biological mom within the same paragraph. I hate that I called her my "adoptive mom". Even as I wrote that portion I labored over it, wavering … Continue reading I Hate the Term “Adoptive Parents”
Milkshakes, Broken Deals and a Fish Named Val | Valentines Day, Part 2
Well, Valentines Day is 2 days behind us and I'm sure you've all already begun your Easter, Halloween and Christmas prep but I wanted to share our February 14th with you anyway... Prior to dating Kevin, I was the last single person on earth according to my friends and family. I really didn't care much … Continue reading Milkshakes, Broken Deals and a Fish Named Val | Valentines Day, Part 2
Confessions of a Chubby Girl | No. 1 An Attempt at Authenticity
I have 1 confession to share with you today but, stay tuned, there are more to come... Confession No. 1: In the first year of marriage I once polished off an entire box of Girl Scout cookies and had to make a quick, secretive run to the store to buy another so as not to … Continue reading Confessions of a Chubby Girl | No. 1 An Attempt at Authenticity
Friendship Love | Valentines Day, Part 1
A couple of years ago Rubina and I threw our first Valentines Day party for a sweet group of friends and it's become a really special day each year with people we treasure. My, how they have grown in the last 2 years... Each year all of the little ones bring a special valentine … Continue reading Friendship Love | Valentines Day, Part 1
The 70/30 Theory | Throwback Thursday
I have often teased Kevin that Rubina is 70% mine and 30% his. It's just a joke in our home but when she was first born I actually used to get mad when people would mention how much she looked like Kevin with no mention of me. I never expressed this outwardly, of course; it was simply an internal … Continue reading The 70/30 Theory | Throwback Thursday
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