Thankful For...
on Nov 20, 2009 in Tongginator Stories School Stories Holidays I think we all remember the "I'm Thankful For..." feathers we did during our school days. But - in case you've forgotten - here's a look at Ms. Confetti's classroom gratitude turkey.It's so heart-warming and precious to read about all of the people...

Red Sauce, Red Face
on Nov 19, 2009 in Parenting Just Plain Fun Around The Block subtitled "and this is why most people from my real life don't know I blog"Two evenings ago, the husband and I hosted a spaghetti dinner for a bunch of friends from church. I tripled the batch of spaghetti sauce, knowing I'd send a few families home...

Knock Me Out Instead
on Nov 18, 2009 in Parenting Tongginator Stories TONGGINATOR: Knock knock.TONGGU MOMMA: Who's there?TONGGINATOR: Stinky.TONGGU MOMMA: Stinky who?TONGGINATOR: Stinky bottom feet. (uproarious laughter, complete with belly jiggling)???TONGGINATOR: Knock knock.TONGGU MOMMA: Who's there?TONGGINATOR: Rai...

One. Busy. Day.
on Nov 17, 2009 in About Race School Stories Holidays This post brought to you by an eternally grateful daughter, who requests that you please shower Tonggu Grammy with effusive compliments for her hard work yesterday.Last month, Tonggu Grammy came up with this oh-so-brilliant plan to share all things N...

TM Goes Kaboom
on Nov 16, 2009 in Travel and Outings The Blogosphere I've started coming out of my introverted shell a bit, y'all. Because yesterday? I went to another bloggy meet-up. Oh, yes, I did, even though one of my best buds believes that I take my life in my hands whenever I do this. I've tried to reassure...

Sunday Scripture
on Nov 15, 2009 in Sunday Scripture But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.James 3:17惟独从上头来的智慧, 先是清洁, 后是和平, 温良柔顺, 满有怜悯,...

Sunday Linkage
on Nov 15, 2009 in Sunday Linkage As always, I don't necessarily agree or disagree with these links, but I believe they are important to consider. For those of you new around here, I'm an adoptive momma. Each Sunday I try to post links relevant to the China- adoptive community. I rea...

Beyond Laundry (and Culture Camp)
on Nov 13, 2009 in Parenting Adoption About Race I Read Books Do y'all remember the time I experienced a bit of a laundry crisis last year? Well, for some reason everyone seems to forget THE most important part of that story, which was that the husband and I were heading out the door to hear Adam Pertman, the...

Apple Pie
on Nov 12, 2009 in Food Well, y'all, my momma almost had a heart attack when she thought I might not bring my apple pie to our family's Thanksgiving dinner. And several of you didn't understand how I could completely give up pie. (I totally understand your confusion. I m...

Eating Pie
on Nov 11, 2009 in Family and Friends Holidays I know many of you are waiting to hear all about our weekend visitor. And I have to say... if you are looking for out-and-out craziness that causes insane laughter (although only when it's NOT happening to you), you should probably skip this post an...