Monthly Archives: July 2008

“Everyone has a story…”

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Siobhan Wolf

It’s true, of course. We all do. I’m sure that even the secretary for the assistant school district superintendent has one. Despite the school district’s open enrollment policy, my request for in district transfer to keep Adia in the school … Continue reading →

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A prize surprise

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Siobhan Wolf

Adia had a break-through at the pediatrician’s office. Maybe it was theater camp coursing through her veins. Whatever the reason, she spoke to her pediatrician today and that is the first time in the three years she’s been seeing him … Continue reading →

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Off to the movies

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Siobhan Wolf

The girls and I went to see Wall-E the other day. This is not an accomplishment as I am sure that most children their ages were lined up on opening day. However, it felt like an accomplishment to me. Both … Continue reading →

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Two hands, two eyes, two girls

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Siobhan Wolf

Sometimes, two is just not enough and, at the same time, too many. Today case in point. Both girls had riding toys along at our adoption group picnic – Adia with her scooter and Malaika with her recently mastered bicycle. … Continue reading →

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