Monthly Archives: January 2009

new blog address

Posted on January 25, 2009 by rachel

For those cyber friends who follow this blog and for newbies searching for an adoption story…..we are currently posting on our family site: http://www.ourlittlemcfamily.com Our full adoption story and archives, however, remain here. Please feel free to use this site as a tool in your personal search for information, … Continue reading →

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mr. falso–adoption and discipline

Posted on January 13, 2009 by rachel

I would say that lying and whining have been the biggest hurdles we have come across the past month or two–across the board, with all four children. As the kids emerged into a new phase with us–I would say around … Continue reading →

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my first winter break………

Posted on January 12, 2009 by rachel

…………as a new mom of four!!! :) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOpfkzyyDCo disclaimer for video 1: I was talking to Adam on the phone, hence the narration… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0dXcRgM33Q httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0aS_GYfnxo We made it through, and we had lots of fun in the process. All I … Continue reading →

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f.i. and adoption

Posted on January 11, 2009 by rachel

Food Issues have been a topic of discussion on one of the adoption boards this week. While talking to my mother-in-law, Debbi, I realized that she, and probably a lot of other people who are close to us, do not know a whole lot … Continue reading →

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random musings for 2009

Posted on January 9, 2009 by rachel

The ninos’ English exploded over Christmas break. They are busting out phrases and sentences every day now. And they are always telling each other, “good English.” Juan P. told me today, “mommy, good choice!” when I was rearranging the furniture. … Continue reading →

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